ANSAM takes strong exception
Source: The Sangai Express

Senapati, July 29 2024: The All Naga Students' Association, Manipur (ANSAM) has strongly condemned the July 26 incident which occurred at Ocean Lounge, Khuman Lampak in Imphal at around 9 pm, reports NNN.

According to the ANSAM, one student identified as Leishithem Mangkung of Loushing village was "physically harassed by the armed gang at her work place and six others were mercilessly attacked with a gun and beaten severely" .

One among the six identified as Sochihan Hungyo of Kashung village was hospitalized due to critical bullet wound on his head.

The Naga student body termed it as a "barbaric act of violence" against the innocent civilians.

The ANSAM also said the activities of the armed gangs who are lawlessly operating in Imphal without sparing women and innocent students is antithetical in today's democratic society and highly condemnable by all concerned social organizations.

It further said such "uncivilized acts" of violence against women and the horrific attack on six other innocent students including one from Meitei community highlights the fact that women are not respected and innocent civilians are not safe in Imphal as "self-styled armed groups" are unceasingly trying to take the law into their hands.

"These anti-peace elements looming in the State must be checked and the Government must take immediate steps to stop all these unlawful activities in the State," the ANSAM demanded.

The Naga student body then called upon the Government to initiate prompt and impartial enquiry into the incident and deal with the matter stringently in accordance with the law of the land.

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