APC calls for peace
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, May 11 2015 :
Aimol Peace Committee (APC) has appealed to all sections of people to maintain peace and harmony while condoling the death of M Gopal.
In a statement issued on Monday APC condemned the act of M Augustine, the suspect in the killing of M Gopal.
It also showed respect to M Gopal and added that the incident has blemished the whole Aimol community living in different districts of the State.
It said the Aimol community of Chandel district and Meitei group in Pallel have co-existed peacefully for years sharing mutually in all kinds of social activities.
APC stated that the Aimol people did not provoke the Meetei brethren and that there was no question of dishnouring the faith and tradition of the Meitei.
"On behalf of the Aimol community, we apologise for the unfortunate incident," it said.
M Gopal was killed and four others were injured when the suspect attacked a Lai Haraoba party at Laithok Ching on May 5 .
Augustine is now in police custody.