General strike imposed; called off
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 15 2022:
The All Manipur Muslim Students' Organisation (AMMSO) called a general strike today against the arrest of 11 supporters of Kshetrigao AC MLA Sheikh Noorul Hassan by Imphal East district police but it was later called off after an understanding was worked out.
A large number of strike supporters blocked movement of vehicles and people at Hatta.
Police were forced to fire mock bombs and tear gas shells to open the road.
A similar scene was witnessed at Porompat DC Road too.
In the meantime, a team of AMMSO held a meeting with the Imphal East Additional District Magistrate and the Imphal East SP.
The general strike was called off after an understanding was brought at the meeting.
Notably, 11 supporters of Sheikh Noorul Hassan were picked up from his Kshetri Awang Leikai residence yesterday when the MLA was away at the State Assembly for the swearing-in ceremony.
Soon later, a large mob marched to Porompat police station and demanded unconditional release of all the 11 arrested individuals.
As the situation turned violent, police drove back the protesters by firing tear gas shells and mock bombs.