Senior citizens condemn obstruction to activist
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, July 13 2023:
Senior Citizens Club, Manipur strongly condemned the alleged unwarranted act by Assam Rifles, who troopers caused obstruction to the movement of social activist Ashang Kasar near Yaingangpokpi recently while he was returning to his Chadong village home.
In a release, Senior Citizens' Club pointed out that Ashang Kasar is the convenor of Forum for Restoration of Peace, Manipur and has been working tirelessly fpr restoring peace in the state amid the challenging situation.
The Assam Rifles personnel who halted his passagehome did not assign any reason or explanation regarding their act but it is certain that it was purely aimed at harassing the innocent people of Manipur and those who are ready to speak out on their behalf, the club contended, while expressing hope that Assam Rifles authorities will initiate action against the personnel who had committed the act of harassing the public so that no such untoward incident happens against those working to bring lasting peace between Meiteis and Kukis.