Organisations demand stern action over Langthabal statue vandalism
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, November 14 2026: Several organisations have strongly condemned the vandalism of statues of Maharaj Gambhir Singh, Nara Singh and Sana Herachandra at Langthabal Kunja in Imphal West district.

According to the organisations, miscreants damaged parts of the statues at the memorial site on November 13 .

The sword and a portion below the knee of Maharaj Gambhir Singh's statue, the sword of Maharaj Nara Singh, and parts of the statue of Sana Herachandra.

including the plate on the lap and the swords placed beside it, were reported damaged or missing.

The Manipuri Students' Federation (MSF) said damaging the statues of leaders who played a key role in restoring Manipur's independence after the Seven Years Devastation (1819-1826) was an insult to the State's history.

It demanded that those involved be arrested at the earliest and given the highest punishment under the law.

The Federal Students' Organisation.

Kangleipak (FESOK) also condemned the incident, describing it as an attempt to erase the legacy of the forefathers and to insult all indigenous communities of Manipur.

It urged the Government to strengthen security at historical sites and statues to prevent recurrence.

The Manipur People's Party (MPP) termed the act an insult to the people of Manipur and demanded immediate arrest and public punishment of the culprits.

It also questioned the government's failure to protect memorials and ensure public safety.

Athoubasing Gee Liklam Thiba Lup and the Patriotic Writers Forum (PAWF), Manipur, also strongly condemned the incident, describing it as not merely an act of vandalism but an attack on Manipur's history, identity and collective memory.

The two bodies also urged the Government to book the culprits without delay and to ensure proper protection and maintenance of all historical sites and memorials across the State.

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