Hit-and-run case: JAC calls bandh on Jan 21
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, January 18 2023:
The Joint Action Committee (JAC) formed against the death of (L) S Gen-thianlal Vaiphei of S Kotlian village, who succumbed to injuries in a hit and-run case that occurred at Torbung village in Churachandpur district has announced imposition of general strike in Churachandpur district January 21 morning, if the law enforcement agencies fail to book the culprit by January 20 .
In a release, convener L Minlal Gangte and secretary Muansanglian Vaiphei stated that a joint meeting of the JAC with various civil societies of the district was held on Wednesday and reaffirmed its earlier stand.
After a thorough deliberation, the meeting resolved to impose general strike in Churachandpur district from January 21, if the culprits are not arrested by January 20.Furthermore, the JAC urged the government of Manipur to make a clear statement on the police jurisdiction in areas bordering Churachandpur district and Bishnupur district.