Source: The Imphal Free Press
Imphal, July 26:
Over 2 lakh people formed a 65 km long human chain today in Kakching sub-division of Thoubal district demanding withdrawal of the ceasefire extension in Manipur.
More than 2 lakh residents both young and old, men and women of Irengbal, Sora, Kakching Lamkhai, Kakching, Keirak, Wabagai Lamkhai, Sekmaijin, Hiyanglam, Lamjao, Langmeidong, Waikhong, Kakching Khunou, Wangoo Lamkhai, Wangjing Khunou, Umathel, Pangaltabi, Tangjeng Khunou, Sugunu and Serou took part in forming the link which was formed in Y-shape.
A branch of chain which began from Sora another from Sekmaijin and the other from Serou with the trinity at Wabagai Lamkhai.
The protest was organized by People�s Peace and Social Harmony Kakching, JAC Sekmaijin to Keirak to Waikhong, STUDA, All Kakching Khunou Clubs/Organizations and United Committee on peace and harmony, Sugunu.
These organizations will organize a one day token hunger strike in various parts of Kakching sub-division tomorrow.
A slow jeep rally was held today in Thoubal district.
The rally was flagged off at around 11 am from Kodompokpi ground, Wangjing.
More than 150 vehicles participated in the rally organized by Thoubal Jeep Taxi Association.
A sit-in-protest was held at Khongjom Bazar by the shopkeepers.
Another sit-in-protest was organized at Khongjom Tekcham with local meira paibis and students participating in the massive demonstration.