Rally protests murder of Lucy Marem
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, July 17 2023:
Along with organising a rally along the Uripok-Kangchup Road demanding punitive action against those involved in the killing of Lucy Maring (Marem), a sit-in protest was staged at Uripok Khwai Brahmapur, on Monday.
The rally organised joint -ly by Uripok Apunba Lup and Uripok Nupi Apunba Lup started from Naorein-thong Khullem Leikai with the participants holding placards inscribed with the words "We condemn the killing of Lucy Maring", "Punish those involved in the killing of Lucy", "Let all indigenous people liver together" and "Territorial integrity of Manipur cannot be destroyed" .
The rally ended at Uripok Khwai Brahmapur where a sit in protest was staged.
Speaking to reporters on the side - lines of the pro test, Uripok Nupi Apunba Lup president Potshangbam Joyshree condemned the killing of Lucy Maring and called upon all concerned to ensure that such unwanted incidents do not recur.
All those involved in the killing should be arrested and punished according to the laws of the land, she demanded.