Taretkhul villagers condemn arson
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 11 2024:
Taretkhul villagers have strongly condemned the arson at Khundrakpam Assembly Constituency MLA Thokchom Lokeshwar's residence at Sagolmang on the night of November 16.Speaking to media persons during a press briefing today, Sairem Hernan Meitei, secretary, New Gold Club, contended that the arson was a politically motivated and targeted attack on the Congress MLA.
He also expressed grief over the destruction of essential commodities including clothes set aside for relief camp inmates and village volunteers in the unfortunate fire.
Th Lokeshwar has been publicly vocal in his condemnation of Kuki aggression and their demand for Separate Administration.
As an Opposition MLA, he has worked relentlessly to safeguard the territorial integrity of the State and protect the lives and properties of the citizens, he added.
The MLA's residence used to be a place of refuge for displaced folks bearing the brunt of the violent conflict.
Under such circumstances, he accused a group of miscreants of exploiting the conflict to carry out a targeted attack on Th Lokeshwar's house.
Lastly, Sairem Heman appealed for such "cowardly acts" to not be repeated in the future.
The press meet was organised by Taretkhul Apunba Meira Paibi and local clubs.