Handymen killing protested
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 05 2012:
A mass sit-in protest was held today at Wangoi Keithel against the burning dead of two handymen in the intervening night of March 26 and 27 at Keishampat.
The protest was organised and participated by members of Transport Drivers' Council, All Manipur Bus Owners' Federation, Mayang Imphal Road Motor Transport Cooperative Society, Mayai Lambi Mini and Bus Transport Cooperative Society, All Manipur Tammi-Chingmi Apunba Lup, Laiphrakpam Branch, People Protection and Development Committee, Self Help Club, Laiphrakpam and Iram Siphai Meira Paibi.
Protesters were seen holding placards reading, 'book and punish the culprits involved in the killing of the two handymen,' 'we condemn the killing,' 'compensate the victims' families,' etc.
All shops and business establishment at Wangoi Keithel were closed today due to the demonstration that started at 10 and went on till 4pm.Meanwhile, the Kangleipak Women's Welfare Association has strongly condemned the killing of two handymen by miscreants.
It also pledged to support any agitation launched by the JAC formed in connection with the incident.