Sit in staged denouncing bomb attack
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 25 2019:
Denouncing the bomb blast in front of the residence of Associate Professor, RIMS Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery, Dr Chito Thokchom, womenfolk and Meira Paibis staged a sit in protest in front of his house today.
Speaking to media persons, Linthoingambi Womens Association, Thangmeiband Hijam Dewan Leikai president Keisham Memchatombi claimed that a vehicle drove away from the are fast, right after the blast which occurred at around 11.45 pm yesterday.
When the people came out to verify the location of the blast, it was found that it had occurred in front of Dr Chito's gate.
As a result of the blast, the glasses of a car parked near the gate were shattered and there were dents on the gate as well.
Fortunately, no casualty was reported from the blast, she added.
On the other hand, she said, Dr Chito's family have claimed that the family has no beef with anyone and no sort of demands have been made as well.
Questioning why the culprits have taken such action, she appealed the person/party concerned not to carry out such act in the future.
Meanwhile, denouncing the bomb attack, Th Rojit urged the party concerned to clarify the reason for carrying out such act.
She claimed that the CCTV footage showed two persons riding a motor bike who hurled the bomb and fled the spot.
The PS concerned has registered a case regarding the matter, added a source.