Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 05:
Stepping up the ongoing agitation against the continued imposition of AFSPA, meira paibis carried out torch rallies at different parts of Imphal this evening.
At Kongba Bazar, meira paibis of the area numbering about 1000 carried out a torch rally demanding the immediate removal of AFSPA and punishment to the killers of Th Manorama.
The rally began at Kongba Bazar and passed through Wangkhei, Kongba Laishram Leikai, Ayangpalli before winding up at Kongba Bazar.
Another torch rally was also carried out by meira paibis at Wangkhei Meihoubam Lampak this evening.
However, police personnel swung into action on receiving reports about the rally and dispersed the womenfolk near the Wangkhei Puja Lampak.
At Nambol, security forces had to resort to firing tear gas shells to disperse a large group of women folk who were trying to stage a torch rally this evening.
The Imphal East unit of DESAM also organized a torch rally tonight.
The rallyists passed through Naharup, Sabal Leikai, Thambalkhong, Ayangpalli, Wangkhei Yonglang Leirak and Wangkhei Keithel Ashangbi.