Sit-in denounces bomb threat
Source: Chronicle News Service
Kakching, October 27 2023:
Women folk of Sekmaijin Apunba Meira Paibi staged a sit-in protest at Sekmaijin Social Club community hall on Friday denouncing bomb threat to former zilla parishad adhyaksha Phuritshabam Jiten of Sekmaijin Mamang Leikai under Hiyanglam police station in Kakching district.
The bomb (hand grenade) was found lying in a flower pot at the court yard of the house, by family members around 10:20 pm Thursday.
Immediately the discovery was informed to Hiyanglam police station after which a police team including bomb experts safely recovered the explosive device around 11:15 pm.
However, the reason for the threat is still unclear.
Speaking to the media, Sekmaijin Apunba Meira Paibi president Thounaojam Bala demanded immediate clarification from parties concerned for the bomb threat and appealed for resolutions through dialogues in case of any outstanding issue.
She also regretted the incident especially amid the restive situation and when women folk are spending nights in the open to prevent unwanted incidents.
The Meira Paibi president also appealed to parties concerned not to resort to such activities in densely populated areas.