Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 21 2009:
A joint meeting of various social organisations convened by the Apunba Lup at Manipur Press Club this afternoon has strongly denounced the brutal killing of SDO of Kasom Khullen and his two subordinate staff.
The meeting attended by representatives of Naga Peoples Movement for Human Rights, Tangkhul Peoples Organisation (Imphal), Kuki Women's Union, Kabui Mothers' Association, All Manipur Tribal Women's Union (Manipur), Kasom Khullen Sub-division Development Association, Zeliangrong Union (Imphal Zone), NIPCO, HERICOUN, AMUCO, IPSA, UPF, CLK, COHR, HRA, Mapi Council, Workers' Union Manipur, Poirei Leimarol (Manipur), AMWOVA, etc also observed one minute silence as mark of respect to the departed souls.
After a serious discussion on the issue, the meeting also adopted various resolutions.
Accordingly, holding the Government of India and Manipur responsible for the killing, the meeting demanded that the Union Home Minister as well as the Home Minister of Manipur Government resign from their
respective posts.
While resolving for fighting unitedly to ensure punishment of the killers, the meeting also called upon all to extend support in this regard.
Furthermore, resolving to strengthen social harmony among the different communities living in Manipur, the meeting also urged the people not to be mislead by false rumour and restrain from indulging in any activities that could create misunderstanding among the people.
Lastly, the meeting entrusted the Apunba Lup to convene another meeting at the earliest possible to discuss further cause of actions to be taken up in connection with the issue at hand.