Post poll violence at Thongju AC ; Womenfolk protest life bid, students decry arson
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 27 2015 :
While a large number of womenfolk staged a protest demonstration at Ningomthong Keithel today against the alleged life attempt on MLA Th Bishwajit, students of UNACCO School too staged a sit-in-protest at the gate of their school at Khongman against the arson and vandalism which targeted UNACCO Tower and other structures.
The womenfolk put up placards which read as "We condemn life attempt on MLA Th Bishwajit by staff of UNACCO", "We condemn using school campus as a terrorist camp" etc.
On the other hand, the protesting students used placards which read as "We condemn arson in school campus", "Allow us to study peacefully without disturbances" etc.
At Ningomthong, one woman protester said that celebration after winning an election is quite natural but the physical assault and firing committed by a group of people supported by UNACCO staff upon supporters of a victorious candidate is unacceptable.
Decrying the silence of the State Government over the November 24 incident, the protesters demanded a thorough enquiry.
At Khongman, one student maintained that UNACCO School has no connection with politics in any manner.
UNACCO Tower does not serve as the private firm's office only.
Classes for higher secondary level are also conducted at the tower, he continued.
It was said that properties worth Rs 1.50 crore were destroyed during the arson and vandalism of November 24 .