Heirok stages sit-in protests against rape, murder
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Kakching, June 15 2015 :
Several massive sit-in protests were staged on Monday at various parts of Heirok in Thoubal district condemning the alleged brutal rape and murder of a 25-year-old girl.
The demonstrators later gathered and took out to the street and then handed cash, rice, potato and dal to the victim's family.
The edible items and cash were collected from households.
The sit-in protest was held at Heirok Part-II bazaar Mamang Waiting Shed, Devi Mandop Leikai, Devi Mandop Community Hall, Laishram Leikai and Heirok Part-III areas.
The protesters held several placards that read "We're against rape and murder," "Hang the culprits," "Set up fast track courts," and "Government must work according to the sentiment of public" .
They also chanted many slogans against the alleged rape and murder case.
The girl was found dead at Amurou Macha Loukol in Part-III Kabo Leikai under Heirok Police Station on June 6 .