JAC calls off 48-hr Manipur bandh
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, November 16 2015:
The 48-hour Manipur bandh imposed by Joint Action Committee (JAC) against the brutal killing of Md Hasmad Ali alias Babu of Keirak Makting Awang Leikai which began at 5 am morning was called off at 5 pm on Monday.
The bandh was called off after JAC representatives held a meeting with the Imphal East District Superintendent of Police (SP) Kamei Angam Romanus.
Bandh supporters blocked roads at Lilong, Hatta, Keirao, Khabeisoi and Khumidek on Monday morning.
In Lilong, bandh, supporters damaged the wind-shields of one Alto Car and one Tata Magic vehicle.
Police resorted to firing tear gas shells in front of Lilong High Madrasa Higher Secondary to disperse protesters in the morning.
In Hatta area and Minuthong areas, protesters blocked the road and restricted vehicular movements but police dispersed the crowd later.