Sit-in demands removal of BSF from Khongnangpokpi
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, July 11 2023:
A sit-in protest was staged at Leikinthabi community hall on Tuesday, demanding removal of the BSF post set up at Khongnangpokpi against the wishes of the people ofl 2 villag -es of Koirengei Awang
on July 9 .
During the sit-in, which was organised jointly by Koirengei Awang Village Development Committee and Koirengei Awang Meira Paibi Lup, the protestors shouted slogans like "Remove BSF from Khongnangpokpi" and "No separate administration in Manipur".
Later, a two-minute silence was observed as a mark of respect to those who have died in protecting the integrity of the state.
Speaking on the sidelines, Koirengei Awang Village Development Committee president Phijam Priyokumar informed that many Meitei farmers are unable to carry out farming activities at the foothills and peripheral areas due to the prevailing violence.
As such, the 12 villages of Koirengei resolved to see to the deployment of state force in Khongnangpokpi on July 6.However, the BSF was deployed in the area instead in July 9.Thus, he demanded removal of BSF from the area, failing which intense agitations would be launched.