Protest unabated, non-cooperation movement continues ; Oil pumps closed, water tankers suspend service
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 11 2015 :
Oil stations all over the State remained closed from early morning till noon today as workers joined the protest for implementation of ILP in the State.
A joint sit-in-protest was held in front of Tiddim Service Station, Tiddim road participated by workers from about 70 oil pumps all over the State.
On the other hand, the JAC formed in connection with the death of Sapam Robinhood has announced closure of Lamlong bridge with immediate effect.
Mini Water Tankers Union, Khurai also suspended their services for the day joining the people's demand for ILP.
The union, along with Khurai Apunba Nupi Lup conducted a protest rally from Khurai to Robinhood's residence.
Participated by about 80 mini water tankers and members of the nupi lup, the rally passed through Ayangpali, Kongba, Akampat, Singjamei, Pishum, Keishampat, Kwakeithel, Mayaikoibi, Tera Bazar, Naoremthong, Uripok, Lamphel, Chingmeirong, Dingku road and ended at Robinhood's residence at Khurai.
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The protesters raised the slogan to implement ILP in the State.
Meanwhile, CPI District Council, Imphal East has started a two day hunger strike at Khurai Sajor Leikai, Ima Laikhulenbi Shanglen demanding implementation of ILPS in the State.
The State Government should terminate the police personnel involved in the killing of Sapam Robinhood instead of placing them under suspension, one of the protesters told The Sangai Express.
In the meantime, All Manipur Body Builders' and Fitness Association (AMBBA) staged a sit-in-protest at Keishampat Leimajam Leikai community hall demanding a legislation to check the infux of non-locals into the State.
The protest was participated by body builders from Imphal East, Imphal West, Bishnupur, and Thoubal district.
Similar protests were also seen at Yaingangpokpi bazar, Leimakhong, Nongada Thongkhong, Napet Pali, Lamlai bazar, Nunggoi and Yourabung, Sawombung Kabui Khunjao.
Gwaltabi, Yaingangpokpi and Thamnapokpi meira paibis also staged a protest rally after the sit-in.
The protesters also submitted a memorandum to Lamlai A/C MLA Ksh Biren demanding termination of police personnel involved in the killing of Robinhood and the passing of a Bill which encompasses the five-point demand set by JCILPS, our correspondent reports.