Demand for unconditional release of arrested cadres ring loud
Source: The Sangai Express
Bpr/Kak/Tbl, March 17 2024:
Condemnations against the three Pambei led United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadres by National Investigation Agency (NIA) intensified with wide-scale protest demonstrations held across different parts of the State today.
A sit-in protest was staged today at Nambol Wakat Shanglen in Nambol Keithel organised by Nambol Area Apunba Meira Paibi Lup demanding unconditional release of the three arrested cadres at the earliest.
Similar protests were also held at Bishnupur Forest gate organised by Bishnupur Akoiba Apunba Lup (BAAL); Upokpi organised by Upokpi Meira Paibi Lup and at Ningthoukhong Keithel organised by Federation of Civil Society Organisations (FOCS) and Ningthoukhong Protection Committee.
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Speaking on the sidelines of the protest at Ningthoukhong Keithel, Ningthoukhong Protection Committee Women Wing president RK Tombisana expressed strong discontentment over the three cadres of the Pambei led UNLF which is in a peace agreement with the Government.
She cautioned that they will boycott the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections if the arrested cadres are not released soon.
She also urged the Government to resolve the ongoing conflict for the welfare of all.
In line with the above demands, wide scale protests were carried out in Moirang AC too.
FOCS in collaboration with its like minded organizations namely Moirang Kendra Apunba Meira Paibi Ima Lup (MAMPIL) and meira paibi bodies of Tronglaobi Awang Leika, Tronglaobi Makha Leikai, Khudekpi Apunba and Terakhongshangbi Apunba organised sit-in protests at Moirang Lamkhai, Tronglaobi Awang and Makha Leikai, Khudekpi community hall, Terakhongshangbi Bazar shed.
The meira paibis of Kumbi AC and Thanga AC also staged protest demonstrations in various places in their respective constituencies such as Saiton, Keirenphabi, Moirangkhunou etc.
The call for unconditional release of the arrested cadres resonated in Kakching and Thoubal districts too.
A large number of womenfolk carried out a protest at Tekcham lampak organised by Tekcham United Club Organisation and Tekcham Apunba Meira Paibi Lup and at Salungpham Kang Yambem organised by Salungpham Apunba Meira Paibi Lup.
Notably, a meira rally was carried out at Kakching led by Kakching Apunba Meira Paibi Lup yesterday night.
The demand for unconditional release of the three cadres of the Pambei led UNLF rang loud during the mass protests held.
It is worth noting that the three cadres namely Thoiba @ Sidabamapu of Mayang Imphal, self styled chief of army of the outfit, S/S lieutenant colonel Laimayum Ingba of Mayang Imphal (head of intelligence department) and cadre Landaba were arrested by NIA on March 13 last.