Thoubal bandh cripples normal life at Wangjing area
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, October 14 2014:
The Thoubal district bandh called by All Wangjing Development Organisation from the midnight of October 13 demanding unconditional release of those persons detained by the police in connection with lynching of VDF personnel Md Ibocha has affected normal life at Wangjing area today.
All schools, colleges and business establishments at Wangjing area remained closed during the bandh, but other parts of Thoubal district remained unaffected by the bandh.
The bandh supporters blocked roads and burned tires at several places near Wangjing Bazar Bridge, YK College gate and IOC oil pump.
It may be recalled that more than hundred men and women from Wangjing stormed at Thoubal Police Station yesterday demanding unconditional release of the Secretary and Joint Secretary of a local club of Wangjing Wangkhei, who have been detained by police in connection with lynching of an alleged bicycle lifter on October 8 night.