Protests staged against deployment of central forces
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, November 18 2023:
Protests were staged at various places against the deployment of central forces on Saturday.
After learning that the BSF personnel deployed in Meitei Langol area would be replaced by CRPF, residents of Type-2 Langol Maning Laikei Meira Paibi, Type-3 Leima Khullen Club and Meira Paibi, Langol Ningthou Meira Paibi and areas under the jurisdiction of the clubs protested and blocked the Langol road, denouncing the replacement attempt.
Speaking on the sidelines, one Akham Tilotama claimed that the locals have repeatedly urged the authorities concerned against deployment of central forces in Langol area.
Nonetheless, the government deployed the central forces temporarily but with little effect as the number of firing incidents in the area increased consequently prompting the Langol denizens to carry out Saturday's protest.
Thus, she urged the government against the deployment of central forces including replacing the BSF troops in Langol area by CRPF.
Meanwhile, Sagang Meira Paibi blocked the road leading to Wangoo from Sagang on Saturday, following attempts to deploy central forces in Sagang Bazar area.