Sit-in staged
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 08 2023:
A sit in protest staged at Khundrakpam playground has urged the Central and the State Governments to keep the cadres of militant outfits which signed a Suspension of Operation (SoO) agreement at their respective designated camps under the protection of the security forces.
Speaking to media persons, one of the demonstrators Kangujam Rajen said that more untoward incidents may take place in the State if the cadres of SoO groups move freely.
The sit-in protest was participated by hundreds of people residing in between Pangei and Ikou.
Saying that nearly 50 houses at Ikou have been reduced to ashes by miscreants during the violence which began on May 3 , he added that the locals of Ikou were also threatened by armed people.
Claiming that there is evidence of cadres of SoO groups taking part in mob violence, Rajen urged the Government to keep the cadres at their respective designated camps for the safety of the civilians.