Sit-in staged in protest against firing incident
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, February 26 2022:
Condemning the act opening firing in front of the residential gate of one Gurumayum Bangka Bihari of Kwakeithel Konjeng Leikai, under Singjamei PS, where a polling camp of the NPPcandidate is set up, and placing a live bullet, womenfolk of the area staged sit-in protest on Saturday.
Speaking on the sidelines of the protest, one Thoudam Bidyalakshmi informed that unknown persons opened fire near Bangka's gate around 1.30 am and placed a live bullet as a threat.
There was also incident of blank firing on February 19, she recalled and urged all to ensure free and fair conduct of the election.
Addressing newspersons in this regard, Bankabihari, who is the general secretary of Manipur Young Association, former pradhan and worker of Naoriya Pakhanglakpa NPP candidate Soibam Subhaschandra, stated that this was the second time shots have been fired at his residence.
He then urged the person(s) responsible to clarify themselves.
Speaking on the sidelines, Apunba Nu pu Marup Konjeng Leikai general sec retary Ngairangbam Ichal urged authority concerned to look into the matter, while further urging all concerned to allow the voters to cast their' Votes without fear.