Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 23:
Atleast 12 women who sustained injuries in police action on local residents who came out to oppose land demarcation for construction of the proposed NIT at Langol-Laimanai today morning have been admitted to Shija Hospital for treatment.
The injured who are presently undergoing treatment are identified as Kimbam (40), Ahat (38), Hingboi (22), Lalam (30), Aneng (31), Annie (33), Haokip (39), Hikim Chongloi (48), Themboi (28), Titing (30), Nemboi (35) and Akim.
According to report, a team of officials from the Settlement Department led by Deputy Commissioner of Imphal West District came to Langol Laimanai this morning to survey and measure the land for construction of the NIT there.
As the measurement of the land started, a group of local residents mostly women came out to protest the move being made to set up NIT there.
Security personnel including IRB personnel and women police on duty in the area were called in to control the situation and in the ensuing melee 12 women were hurt.
Meanwhile, Meetei Erol Eyek Loinasillol Apunba Lup (MEELAL) and Salai Taret Meira Paibi Apunba Nupi Lup urged the Government to go ahead with the construction of the NIT in the interest of educated un-employed youth of the State.