MACR appeals
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 19 2015 :
The Manipur Alliance for Child Rights (MACR) has demanded the immediate release of Kumdamba and Sakhenba today.
MACR convenor K Pradipkumar, during a press meet held at Manipur Press Club appealed to organisations/individuals concerned to safely release the duo on humanitarian ground.
Yaikhom Kumdamba (11), s/o Y Angomacha of Sekta Mayai Leikai and Moirangthem Sakhenba (13) of Kangu Chingjin, Lamlai Maning have been missing since May 9, 2015 .
Dewlahland Children Home had recorded similar cases of missing inmates in the past.
In most cases however, the MACR convenor stated, the children returned to the home after a few days.
Pradipkumar further appealed to the State Government to constitute a child protection committee for the safety such children at the earliest.
Representatives of Mahila Kalyan Samiti were also present at the press meet held today.