Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 11:
In consonance with its earlier declaration of launching agitation for extra-judicial killing carried out by the security force personnel operating in the State, Manipur Forward Youth Front has imposed 48 hours general strike with effect from July 12 mid-night till the same hour of July 14.The general strike is to protest killing of the Saichang village pastor Jamkholet Khongsai whose body was found buried on July 9 and the slaying of a 32 year old woman Th Manorama Devi after arrest by Assam Rifles personnel.
Asserting that its agitation is in accordance with the need of the hour to denounce atrocities committed by security personnel in a democratic manner MAFYF urged upon all concerned to extend cooperation and bear inconveniences due to the agitation.
It also cautioned the general people to stay alert as the security force under the garb of controlling insurgency movement has begun to target even innocent civilians only to be later branded as activists of underground outfits.