Twin protests demand justice to custodial killings
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 10 2018:
Demanding investigation into the alleged custodial killings of Gurumayum Jiteswar Sharma, Thangjam Satish, Thounaojam Prem, RK Ronel and Phijam Naobi by CISU of Indian Army by an independent investigating agency and delivery of justice at the earliest, sit-in-protests were held at Keishampat Yumjao Lairembi Community Hall, and Apunba Leikai Community Hall, Thangmeiband Khomdram Selungba Leikai today.
The sit-in-protest at Keishampat Yumjao Lairembi Community Hall was jointly organized by Poirei Eeta Meira Paibi Apunba Lup, Imphal and womenfolk of Keishampat Keisham Leikai while the sit-in-protest at Thangmeiband Khomdram Selungba Leikai was jointly organized by Khongnangkhong Meira Paibi Apunba Lup, Thangmeiband Khomdram Selungba and Hijam Dewan Leikai and Lalambung Makhong Takhellambam Leikai Semgat Sagat Apunba Lup.
Both the sit-in-protests were organized under the aegis of the JAC Against the Custodial Killings of G Jiteswar Sharma, Th Satish, Th Prem, RK Ronel and Ph Naobi.
The protesters also demanded mortal remains of G Jiteswar Sharma and Thangjam Satish and befitting punishment of all those involved in the alleged extra-judicial killings in the custody of 3 Corps, CISU of Indian Army.