Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, February 14 2009:
The Mapithel Dam Affected Ching-Tam Organisation (MDACTO) has condemned the arbitrary arrest and inhumane brutality to the seven villagers of Louphoung in Ukhrul district by the combined team of Assam Rifles, Manipur Police Commandos and 6th IRB personnel stationed at Mapithel Dam site on February 13 and 14 .
In a press release, the MDACTO coordinator, Letsei Mate said that seven villagers of Louphoung village � S Banner (23), Kh Thotmathing (23), S Mathew (48), Kh.
David, Kh Varemi, KS Varesim and S Ngathingkhui � were arrested by the combined team of security forces on February 13 and 14 .
The statement also urged the government of Manipur to stop harassing innocent villagers affected by the Mapithel Dam and to respect and concede to the demands of the affected villages for complete review of Mapithel Dam construction, proper rehabilitation and thorough impact assessment.