JAC calls off general strike, warns of intense agitation if Police assurance is not fulfilled
Source: The Sangai Express

Thoubal, October 24 2026: The Joint Action Committee (JAC) formed in connection with the killing of Laishram Rakesh has called off the general strike with immediate effect after reaching a consensus with the senior officials of Thoubal District Police today.

The decision was made following a meeting of the JAC and the SP of Thoubal along with the senior officials of Thoubal District Police today afternoon.

Addressing media persons after the meeting at the front of Thoubal SP office, JAC convenor Laishram Kiran said that the District Police have apprehended three individuals in connection with the killing of Laishram Rakesh.

However, it has not been ascertained yet who is directly involved in the killing as the investigation is underway and the police had sought additional time to thoroughly interrogate the apprehended individuals so as to prepare a detailed and accurate report.

In view of the above, JAC convenor L Kiran stated that the JAC has resolved to call off the general strike with immediate effect.

He, however, warned that the JAC would intensify its agitation if the assurance given by the Thoubal District Police is not fulfilled timely.

He also expressed gratitude to all who supported the general strike in pursuit of justice for Laishram Rakesh.

Meanwhile, enraged over the decision of JAC to call off the general strike and expressing discontentment, a large number of youths from Khangabok staged a protest demonstration by blocking a portion of National Highway 102 in front of Khangabok Higher Secondary and shouted slogans demanding that the general strike should continue until the actual perpetrator is identified.

It may be noted that the general strike disrupted normal life across Thoubal district today as well.

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