Anti Repression Day observed at Bishnupur
Source: The Sangai Express
Bishnupur, July 15 2021:
Apunba Nupi Lup and ANUL jointly observed 'Anti Repression Day' today at Bishnupur Municipal Council office in commemoration to the landmark agitation of July 15, 2004 where 12 mothers staged naked protest at the western gate of Kangla in Imphal against brutality of the security forces.
The programme was attended by AMKIL president in-charge, Lourembam Nganbi; ANUL president, Lourembam Pramo; Keithel Chaokhat Lup Bishnupur secretary, Sapam Thoibi as presidium members.
Floral tributes were paid to the two deceased mothers who took part in the naked protest.
Speaking on the occasion, ANUL secretaiy, Mongjam Anita Devi stated that the programme was organised to pay respect to the landmark agitation of July 15, 2004 where 12 mothers staged naked protest at western gate of Kangla to protest against the brutal rape and murder of Thangjam Manorama by the Indian Army.