FIR lodged against 'Manipur Files' author
Source: The Sangai Express
Jiribam, November 13 2023:
Society for Meeteis' Chamber of Commerce and All Assam Meeteis' Women Protection & Development Committee have lodged an FIR at Silchar Sadar Police Station against the book 'Manipur Files' authored by Pranabananda Das for allegedly projecting Meetei community in a derogatory manner.
The FIR was lodged as declared by the aforementioned organisations earlier that legal actions will be taken against the author if he fails to provide a clarification for allegedly portraying the Meetei community in poor light and spreading misleading information.
The organisations expressed belief that Silchar Sadar Police Station will take up appropriate legal actions against journalist and executive secretary of the Bengali daily 'Bartalipi' for allegedly inciting hatred when the State is going through a tense conflict situation.
It may be noted that the book 'Manipur Files' was launched in Silchar on October 1, 2023 .
It may be noted that a press meet was held today in connection with the issue attended by representatives of Meetei Chamber of Commerce and All Assam Meeteis' Women protection & Development Committee.