Protest held
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 06 2022:
A sit in protest was staged today at the office complex of Agriculture Directorate at Sanjenthong denoucing the bomb threat which targeted Agriculture Director N Gojendro.
The protest demonstration was attended by staff and officers of the Directorate.
Speaking to media persons, Assistant Engineer of Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanism (SMAM), I Aken said that some elements have been targeting the officials of Agriculture Directorate.
This was the third time such a threat took place as similar instances have occurred at the residential compound of EE RK Dhiren and twice at Gojendro's place.
Saying that no groups have claimed responsibility for the attack/threat, Aken said that carrying out such attacks/threats at this time of the year when Agriculture officers must focus on agri-related activities is rather unfortunate.
He also said that the activities of the farmers will be greatly affected if such a threat/attack takes place continuously.
Even if the Directorate had done some wrongs it must be resolved through dialogue, he said and appealed to all concerned to refrain from targeting the officials of Agriculture Directorate.
The protesters used placards written as "Let's save the Agriculture Department", "Agriculture is the backbone of the Nation" and "We want a violence free zone" among others.
It may be mentioned that unknown miscreants lobbed a hand grenade at the residential compound of the Agriculture Director on July 4 .