Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 08:
Numerous torch rallies were staged at different parts of the State to demand the unconditional release of TIPS general secretary L Umakanta and publicity secretary L Thabi.
A large number of meira paibis staged a torch rally from Nambol Moijing, Nambol Awang, Nambol Makha and marched towards Nambol bazar and from there proceeded towards Maibam Lakpa Ching.
Meira paibis staging a torch rally to demand the unconditional release of TIPS general secy L Umakanta and publicity secy Thabi
The rallyists then returned to Nambol bazar and burnt the effigy of Chief Minister in a mock funeral service.
During the rally the women folk raised slogans demanding the release of L Umakanta and Thabi, removal of AFSPA etc.
At Mayai Lambi too, meira paibis took out rallies from Yumnam Huidrom and Top Siphai and proceeded towards Laxmi Thongkhong bazar.
Similar rallies were also taken out at Samurou and Wabagai.
The rallyists demanded the unconditional release of the TIPS functionaries and punishment of the killers of Surjit.
At Mayang Langjing Community Hall, meira paibis staged a wakat meepham and demanded the revocation of AFSPA and the release of the TIPS office bearers.
Students of Praja High School staged a wakat meepham to demand the release of the TIPS duo.