Loktak fishermen carry out rally, demand immediate action
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 08 2018:
The All Loktak Lake Areas Fishermen's Union Manipur (ALLAFUM) organised a public rally of Loktak fishermen of Yangoi Maril, Loktak lake today demanding immediate action in connection with the Loktak scam and punishment of the involved people.
A press release issued by secretary of ALLAFUM, Oinam Rajen stated that the rally was followed by a public meeting near Liklai Karong.
Moiranthem Ashinikumar, BJP Manipur State vice president, who attended the meeting stated that the culprits involved in the scam will not be left to go freely while asserting that the people or culprits who brought suffering upon the people ,especially the fishermen, deserve to get proper punishment.
He assured that he will give his full percent support in seeking and demanding justice for the affected victims while appealing all come together for achieving a positive response of the movement.
Oinam Rajen recalled the ill-treatments allegedly carried out to the Loktak fishermen and their properties by the police force, when the Congress Govt was in power.
He alleged that the police forced burned down houses, clothes and properties so that the previous Govt could achieve their aims.
He stated that a mass rally for fishermen will be conducted at the heart of Imphal raising the demand of the fishermen and asserted that the agitation will continue on until and unless the demand of the fishermen are met.