Public protest continues to demand ILP
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Kakching, July 25 2015 :
Demanding immediate implementation of Inner Line Permit System in Manipur, a massive sit-in protest cum public meeting was organised on Saturday at Yairipok New Market from 2 pm till 5 pm.
It was jointly organised by Laimanai Youth ClubsYairipok, Bamol Leikai Youth Club Yairipok, Bishnunaha Youth Federation Yairipok, Social Economic Development Organisation Yairipok Bazaar, Shipai Leikai Guidance Club Yairipok,Social Warriors and Meetei Baptist Church Yairipok Bamol Leikai.
The protest cum meeting was attended by more than two thousand people who also paid tribute to late Robinhood.
A total of Rs 9705 was donated by the participants to hand it over to Robinhood's family as assistance.
Co-Convener of JCILPS, Advocate Arjun Telheiba, women wing Co-Convener of JCILPS Ak Memcha Leima and Secretary Yelhoumee Khunnai Kanba Lup Tensubam Leishembam spoke on the ILP system.
Slogans such as 'We Demand ILPS in Manipur', 'No ILP System in Manipur No Peace in Manipur', 'Punish police who killed Robinhood', 'We condemn killing of student' were shouted while shop owners and women vendors ceased their works and joined the protest.
Meanwhile, supporting the ongoing movement of ILP system, meira paibis of Thoubal Bamon Leirak and Mayai Leirak marched a torch rally on Friday night at Thoubal Bazar.
People of Khurai Puthiba and Nandeibam Leikai also staged a sit-in protest on Saturday at community hall of Tharo Devi Lampak.
Similar protests were held at Naoremthong bazar, Naoremthong Khumanthem Leikai and Uripok Sorbon Thingel Machin.