Salungpham villagers urge DC for security
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, May 12 2023:
Since eruption of communal clashes on May 3 Salungpham villagers have been living in fear with women and children fleeing to safer areas, said a memorandum submitted by the villagers to Thoubal deputy commissioner Ah - anthem Subash on Friday.
Speaking to media persons after submit-ting the memorandum, Salungpham Kangyambem Gram Panchayat caretak-er pradhan Phuritsabam Leibakchao informed that since Salungpham village is nearby thehills the peo-ple are living in fear.
Leibakchao proposed that a permanent securi-ty post be opened at the village to provide round the clock security in-stead of security forces showing up occasionally.
On Thursday night the villagers were in high alert after about 10 persons were seen ascending from the hills with torchlight, he informed.
Leibakchao further conveyed the DC Subhash listened to their demands and assured to provide security for the village.