Sit-in protest staged against FIR on Ithai Loukon meira paibis
Source: The Sangai Express
Bishnupur, January 05 2024:
Demanding the cancellation of the FIR filed by Manipur police against Ithai Loukon meira paibis for allegedly driving away personnel of Mahar Regiment, a sit-in protest was staged today at Moirangkhunou Makha Leikai Meira Shang.
The sit-in was staged by meira paibis of Moirangkhunou Makha Leikai and Moirangkhunou Mayai Leikai.
The protestors also condemned the alleged act of the police personnel trying to apprehend the meira paibis in connection with the incident.
Speaking in connection with the protest, Moirangkhunou Nganuleima Makha Meira Paibi Lup secretary, M Leima said that concerns have been raised on the role of the Central Security forces personnel in safeguarding the lives and properties of the people affected by the communal violence since May last year.
Considering the alleged acts of the Central Security forces supporting the other community at many instances, the indigenes of the State have been apprehensive about their role as a neutral force, she said.
The Meira Paibi Lup secretary maintained that the locals of many places especially at the peripheral regions and foothills consider the venturing of these forces at their regions as a threat to their peaceful environment.
In view of the above, the Ithai Loukon meira paibis were against the Central Security forces entering their area, she added.
Demanding the cancellation of the FIR against the Ithai Loukon meira paibis at the earliest, she declared to extend full support to all the activities taken up by meira paibis of Kumbi in connection with the demand.