Sit-ins call for recovering bodies of Ngaleiba & Chingkheinganba
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal/Kakching, July 13 2023:
Sit-in protests were staged in different places on Thursday demanding the recovery of the bodies of Sagolsem Ngaleiba Meitei (31) and Irerig bam Chingkheinganba Meitei (28) of Sekmaijin Khunou, whose whereabouts still remains unknown, at the earliest.
Ngaleiba s/o Sagolsem Ibo-chou Meitei and Chingkheinganba s/o Irengbam Dhana, had left their homes on July 4 to join others in defending a Meitei village in Leikinthabi area under Sekmai PS but were caught and brutally tortured before being killed by Kuki militants.
The Joint Action Comm ittee (JAC) against the killing o f Sagolsem Nganleiba Meitei and Irengbam Chingkheinganba Meitei of Sekmaijin Khunou by Kuki Militants, on Thursday blocked the Sekmaijin bride-Mayang Imphal -Wabagai road and staged sit-in protest demanding recovery of their bodies.
Speaking on the sidelines, a JAC member recounted that its members had met the CM twice requesting for recovery of the bodies of Ngaleiba and Chingkheinganba, but no action has been taken up till date.
The member then demanded strict action against the Kuki militants violating the ground rules of SoO, stating that even the farmers and civilians were spared during World War-II.
However, the Kuki militants, unable to blame the central and state governments, have been venting their angst on innocent civilians.
Thus, the Home Ministry must take serious note of the matter and help restore peace and normalcy in the state.
Appealing for recovering and handing over the duo's bodies to the families and the JAC at the earliest in adldition to demanding restoration of normalcy in the state, the member cautioned of launching intense agitations with like-minded bodies in case of failing to do so.
Meanwhile, another protestor called for removal of Assam Rifles from Manipur, while urging political parties not to indulge in politics and for MLAs not to covet seats, but work together to preserve the unity and integrity of the state.
Similar sit-ins were staged jointly by Khurai Thoudam Leikai, Khurai Chingangbam Leikai, Khurai Thangjam Leikai and Youth Social Club Cum Information Centre at Khurai Chingangbam Leikai; Khurai Leimarol Kanglup Meira Pai-bi Chaithabi Leirak Machin, Chaithabi Leirak Mayai Leikai Women Society Meira Paibi, Thongam Leikai Meira Paibi and Khurai Lairou Pukhri Mapal Meira Paibi at Khurai Chaithabi Leirak Machin Imphal - Ukhrul Road; Keishamthong Longjam Leirak Meira Paibi Lup at Keishamthong Longjam Leirak; Meira Paibi members at Hao bam Marak Social Club and Pishum respectively; Keirak Rural Development Women Association at Keirak Dam Mak-hong; and also at Waikhong, Elangkhanpokpi, Langmeidong and Hiyanglam Wabagai Lam-khai Keithel.
During the sit-ins, the protestors shouted and held plac ards inscribed with the slogans like "We condemn killing of civilians by Kiiki militants", "Withdraw SoO immediately", "Punish Kuki militants violating SoO ground rules", "We Want Peace", "Long Live Manipur", "We are true citizens of India", "Implement NRC in Manipur", "One Manipur, One Administration", "Return Sagolsem Nganleiba Meitei and Irengbam Chingkheinganba Meitei to their families", etc.
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