Sit-in-protest staged
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 03 2015 :
A sit-in protest was staged at Thoubal Wangmataba parking against the reported threat on the life of Naharolgi Thoudang editor, Khoirom Loyalakpa.
The sit in was organised by Peoples Welfare Forum, Manipur.
Placards reading 'we condemn the threat on editor Loyalakpa,' 'don't gag the media,' etc were displayed by the protesters.
Editor of Naharolgi Thoudang, Khoirom Loyalakpa himself was present at the sit-in.
He also addressed the gathering.
Amongst others, secretary of WAD Sobita Mangshatabam, secretary of UNFM Nobokishore Singh, Advocate Sivadutta of HRLN, social activist Tomba Singh spoke at the occasion.
Strongly condemning the frequent assault and harassment of media persons, the protesters also appealed to all concerned to refrain from causing disturbances to the media.