Sit-ins demand release of VVs
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, February 21 2024:
Sit-in protests demanding unconditional release of the six village volunteers arrested by the police in connection with looting of arms from the 5IRB post at Chingarel Tejpur, were staged across the valley on Wednesday.
Vendors of Lamlong Keithel and Soibam Leikai Awang Meira Paibi staged a sit-in protest at Soibam Leikai crossing on Wednesday.
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protestors held placards inscribed with the slogans like "No arrests of village volunteers", and "Govt cannot turn against Meetei village volunteers".
Similar protests were also witnessed at Singjamei Bamon Leikai, Thanga Chingkha, Thanga Tongbram, Thanga Samukol, Bishnupur Chingdong, Takhelkhong Mayai Leikai, Brahmapur Nahabam, Moirang Kumam, Sawombung, Chingarel Tejpur, Pourabi and Wairi.
Naharup Women Welfare Association also staged a protest at Naharup Awang Leikai, Thongjao Makhong on Wednesday, demanding release of the six arrested village volunteers.