Zillai withdraws bandh threat
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 14 2013:
The Zillai (Vaiphei students' association) has called off its proposed 24-hr Churachandpur district on March 16 following a compromise reached between Zillai and Zomi Football Club during a meeting held today at VPC office , New Lamka under the auspices of Vaiphei Peoples' Council, which is entrusted by the Zomi Council.
The Zillai had threatened to call the bandh against the assault of Lingsiphai village chief's wife by members of ZFC on Feb 24 .
Khatkhothang Baite, vice-chairman of Zomi Council and leaders of Zomi Football Club admitted their fault and tendered an apology during the meeting, informed a statement issued by information and publicity secretary of Zillai (Gen hqtrs), S Lamjagou.