'No Ambulance was vandalized'
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, August 17 2015:
Condemning those who are trying to suppress the ongoing mass ILPS movement, Malom No 1 Students' Club and Chaokhat Thourang Nupi Lup, Malom have clarified that no ambulance was vandalised on August 14 at Malom Tuliyaima Awang Leikai as claimed by Kuki Khanglai Lawmpi (KKL) and Hmar Youth Association in some local newspapers.
Secretary of Malom No 1 Students' Club Maibam Robert said that supporting the public curfew called by JCILPS on August14, people of Malom area blocked road at Malom Tuliyaima Awang Leikai.
The supporters did not disturb any media persons, patients, religious activities, electricity and water services during the curfew, said Robert at Manipur Press Club during a press meet.
While clarifying on the incident, Robert said that the Ambulance of Kuki Khanglai Lawmpi (KKL) (Winger MN02A-8613) was heading towards Imphal at around 1 pm on the day.
The agitators did not disturb the ambulance.
The ambulance was allowed to pass, said Robert while adding that the same ambulance came again at the site with nearly ten passengers.
Being suspicious, the ambulance was stopped at that time but no patients were found inside the vehicle, clarified Robert.
After being inquired, it was found that the vehicle was transporting normal passengers and apologized to the agitators for the reason.
The ambulance was let off at last but again came back with some passengers and police.
The agitators were then infuriated but it was again allowed to pass since police were escorting them, said Robert.
While clarifying that no ambulance was vandalised on the day but the driver was advised not to use the ambulance on the wrong way during the ILPS movement, Robert refused KKL's claim that he was threatened by the agitators.
Robert also condemned Kuki Khanglai Lawmpi (KKL) and Hmar Youth Association, Imphal for their unreasonable claim.
Seeking an apology from the two organizations on the matter, Robert also warned that no ambulance of KKL will be allowed to travel along the Malom road if they fail to apologize for the gross mistake.