Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 23 2009:
Following assurance from the side of the Government to look into the grievances of the people with regard to repairing of the inter-connecting road from NH-39 to Mayai Lambi through Keishamthong bridge, cutting of Sanakhongnang of Heisnam Lairembi opposite to Ist MR gate, construction of retaining wall of Imphal river bank at Yaiskul, construction of crematorium ground of Yaiskul and other related issues, the Social Action Committee, Yaiskul (SACY) has suspended its sit-in-protest till 10 am of January 24 .
Announcing this in a statement, SACY convenor N Boycha Singh warned that if the road repairing work does not commence immediately as assured, the protest will be resumed after the this period of suspension.
Furthermore, the convenor informed that in view of the assurances given by the authorities, the proposed 12-hour bandh along a section of the NH-39 from Moirangkhom Thumbuthong to Kalimai Temple and Yaiskul Police Lane on January 24 has also been cancelled.