AMWJU condemns
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 15 2022:
The All Manipur Working Journalists' Union (AMWJU), on Saturday, condemned the assault of a video journalist of Infotainment Service and Communication (ISCOM) Private Limited by unidentified miscreants at Uripok last night.
The video journalist who was assaulted by a group of unidentified miscreants is Keithellakpam Likhomba from Soibam Leikai, a member of AMWJU, and he is currently undergoing treatment at RIMS.
A press release issued by publicity secretary of AMWJU, Priyo Achom said that the standing committee of the union unanimously resolved to urge the Government to arrest the attackers and take up befitting against them during an emergency meeting convened today.
Saying that Likhomba was assaulted with lethal weapons while he was with two of his friends by 5-6 unidentified people who came in two cars at Uripok Khaidem Leikai last night at around 9.40, AMWJU said that Likhomba and one of his friends are in critical conditions and they are undergoing treatment at RIMS.
AMWJU further stated that it has taken matter seriously as it has been subjected to intimidation on different occasions.
It then urged the State Government to look into the matter to ensure such incidents don't recur.