Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 04:
Responding to the call of Apunba Lup for agitation torch rallies were taken out at various parts of the State tonight.
At Takhel Leikai Tiddim Road, meira paibis came out to the street at around 10 pm and shouted slogans demanding complete removal of AFSPA and punishment to the guilty AR personnel.
However, the women folks were dispersed by police.
At Bishnupur Bazar and Moirang Bazar, security forces had to resort to firing tear gas shells in their bid to disperse a large number of people who had gathered to stage a meira rally.
Torch rally was also held at Lilong Chajing Bazar by the locals and meira paibis of the area.
A public meeting was also organized after the rally.
Similar protest was also held at Lilong Arapati area.
However the security forces prevented the protesters from proceeding beyond the Arapati Bridge.