UCM Langol Unit warns of total shutdown in Langol area
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 19 2021:
A sit in protest was staged today by United Committee Manipur (UCM), Langol Unit and residents of Langol Game Village protesting against the construction of a housing project at the playground located between Langol Game Village Zone II and III.
Speaking on the occasion, president of UCM Langol Unit, Haobijam Shamu said that it has already been informed to the authorities concerned not to initiate any construction activities in the said playground which is the lone playground for Langol Game village and similar protest was staged on October 8 .
The playground should be kept as it is in the interest of the children and villagers, he added.
He maintained that the authorities concerned should not carry out any construction activities against the wishes of the locals.
He further cautioned the police and the relevant authorities to refrain from using force thereby threatening the locals.
H Shamu also demanded that an amicable solution should be brought within 10 days in connection with the matter failing which a total shutdown will be imposed in the Langol area.
If the authorities concerned still fail to act as per the wishes of the locals, he warned that intense agitations will be carried out in association with CSOs and the masses.