Sit-in protest staged
Source: The Sangai Express
Bishnupur, June 14 2023:
Condemning the building of bunkers by Kuki militants along the hill range of Chairen Mangjil beyond their jurisdiction, a sit-in protest was staged at Ibudhou Nongpok Ningthou Laibung in Sugnu Assembly Constituency today.
The sit-in protest was attended by locals of Ithai, Kumbi, Wangoo, Chairen Ahallup, Pombikhok, Leingangtabi, Khulakpat, Chandonpokpi, Tangjeng Ahallup, Tangjeng Khunjao, Tangjeng Mangjil of Kumbi AC and locals of Khongyam Makha Leikai, Awang Leikai, Sugnu Khabuk, Napat, Chairen and Nungoo of Sugnu AC.
The protestors expressed discontent that the building of bunkers by Kuki militants beyond their areas pose a serious threat to the well-being of Meitei villages.
Alleging that the security forces remain as silent spectators to these advancement of Kuki militants, the protestors urged the authorities concerned to withdraw such forces which are for the namesake and give the power to the villagers to defend themselves from being attacked by the Kuki militants.