FOCS honours 12 mothers of nude protest
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, July 16 2022:
Federation of Civil Society Organisation, Manipur (FQCS) honoured 12 mothers who performed the historic nude protest in front of Western gate of Kangla against AFSPA and killing of Thangjam Manorama by security force under the veil of the Act.
In a release, FOCS secretary information and publicity relation Bruce Pebam informed that members of the organisation visited residences of the mothers and honoured them by presenting simple gifts.
Out of the 12 mothers, three of them namely Soibam Momon, Mutum Ibemhal and Loitam Ibetombi are no more.
They met the family members of the deceased and extended condolences.
While pointing out that people are eagerly waiting, for justice to be delivered by Supreme Court against the killings of numerous innocent lives in fake encounters and extra-judicial killings, Bruce said that the organisation stands firmly to protect the rights of people and to repeal the draconian AFSPA 1958 .