Sit-in protest staged
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 06 2014 :
Civil society organisations staged sit-in protests against the Ukhrul incident that claimed two lives and injured many others.
Representatives from All Manipur United Clubs' Organisation (AMUCO) and United Committee Manipur (UCM) took part in the demonstration jointly organised by the Tangkhul People's Organisation (TPO), Imphal, Tangkhul Katamnao Long (TKL) and Imphal Tangkhul Naolong (ITN) in front of Tangkhul Baptist Church here.
The protestors including AMUCO vice-president Deven Sharma and UCM president Y Nabachandra condemned the Ukhrul incident and demanded withdrawal of 144 CrPC enforced in the district.
They said that the Government should ensure that all communities are treated fairly and consistently.