Many decry killing of S Robinhood
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 13 2015 :
Condemnations continue to pour in from different civil society organisations in connection with the killing of Sapam Robinhood.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Thangmeiband Mandal during a meeting held today at the residence of Meinam Bhorot at Nagamapal observed a two-minute silence to pay homage to Sapam Robinhood.
In its meeting held today, Khurai Local Council of Communist Party of India strongly denounced the violent crackdown on protesters demanding ILPS in the State resulting in the death of a student and injuring of many others.
The State as well as the Central Govts should respect the democratic rights of the people, a statement issued by the Khurai Local Council of CPI said.
Condoling the death of Sapam Robinhood, Imphal East United Clubs' Organisation, the Nupi Keithel Semgat-Sagatpa Lup and Nupi Keithel Sinpham Amadi Saktam Kanba Lup have demanded the Govt to immediately implement ILPS in the State.
They also pledged to join any movement for the protection of the indigenous people spearheaded by JCILPS.
Meanwhile, many organisations have staged sit-ins and rallies at different places of the State to condemn the killing of Robinhood and demand implementation of ILPS.
Women Welfare Organisation, Kangleipak (WWOK), Jiri Masa Loisang has endorsed the demand for ILPS implementation in the State.
Stating that various sit-in protests were staged in Jiribam, WWOK said that it will support any form of agitation of JCILP until the State Government takes up step to implement the Inner Line Permit in the State.