Uripok bandh continues
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, May 19 2016 : The indefinite bandh imposed by the JAC constituted against the assault of Tourangbam Tarini has affected normal life along Uripok-Kangchup road for the second consecutive day today.

The road wore a deserted look and shops and other business establishments remained shut today as well.

From the early morning onwards, large number of locals came out on the road to impose the bandh.

They placed hard objects and woods etc and burned tyres in the middle of the road starting from BT flyover.

Those who came on the road were forced to return or take alternative routes.

School vans and buses and media persons were however given free passage.

The bandh was strictly imposed at Laikhurembi, Gopalji Leirak, Sorbon Thingel, Mohor House Leirak, Uripok Canteen, RIMS road, Polem Leikai, Yambem Leikai, Achom Leikai, Khumanthem Leikai and Naoremthong.

Police personnel were seen deployed at various places to thwart unwanted incidents.

It may be mentioned that the indefinite bandh began from 5 am yesterday.

Uripok locals and JAC members have been demanding action against the police personnel who assaulted T Tarini on May 8 night.

The JAC alleged that the Government has been maintaining silence on the issue although memoranda have been submitted to the Chief Minister and local MLA L Nandakumar.

It is said that Tarini is continuing her hunger strike at JNIMS security ward.

Meanwhile, the JAC in a statement said that they would boycott IMC election in protest against Government's silence on the issue.

On the otherhand, they would also fully support the JCILPS sponsored stir to be commenced from 4 am of May 20 .

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