AMWJU team meets Dy CM
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 17 2014:
A team of the All Manipur Working Journalists Union (AMWJU) led by its president Wangkhemcha Shyamjai called on Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam and raised the issue of opening fire at the residence of the Imphal Free Press reporter A Chaoba.
The incident of opening fire at the residence of Chaoba in the night of February 15 after he was assaulted by some IRB personnel has created a strong sense of insecurity among all journalist fraternity of the State, Shyamjai told the Deputy Chief Minister.
The AMWJU also urged Gaikhangam to provide necessary security to A Chaoba.
Gaikhangam assured that Havildar Md Majibur, the main accused in assaulting A Chaoba would be pulled up and befitting actions would be initiated against him.
He further assured that a copy of suspending Majibur would be made available to AMWJU by tomorrow.
The Deputy Chief Minister stated that necessary security arrangements would be put in place around the residence of A Chaoba.