Help to Robinhood's family Assistance continues to pour in
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, July 21 2015 : Meanwhile showing solidarity and support to the bereaved family of late Sapam Robinhood, people from different localities continue to extend assistance.

Members from Ching Tam Apunba Nupi Lup and Youth Development Organisation, Pallel visited the victim's family and offered monetary aid.

They also gave financial support to the injured persons.

Vice-chairman of the JAC constituted against Robinhood's death, Raghubir Salam informed media persons that the rumour about the body of Robinhood being handed over to family members is baseless and false.

He also urged people not to spread such false rumours.

He also expressed concern over accusing the students of mob gathering and carrying weapons which may inflict grievous injury in the police FIR.

He said that the FIR has recorded that around 400 students were staging protest although the number of students gathered on that day was only 150.He also mentioned that the FIR also recorded that police, according to the order of the Executive Magistrate, resorted to firing of rubber bullets, tear gas shells and baton charging to control the agitating students.

After Robinhood was seriously injured in the police action, no police personnel came forward to admit him to a nearby hospital, he added.

He was later admitted to the hospital by students on a scooter, Raghubir said.

He stated that the JAC requested the DGP to not only direct the police station concerned to lodge a fresh FIR based on facts but also requested him to take action against the personnel responsible for Robinhood's death.

He urged the general public to carry on the agitation until the demand of Inner Line Permit System is fully implemented.

Women folk of Sagolband Tera Amudon and Akham Leikai, Nagaram Meira Paibi, Chaokhat Thourang Nupi Lamjing Lup, Sangaiprou Maning Leikai, Yaipha Shindam Naharol Club, Kontha Women Reformation and Development Society, Kontha Khabam Maning Leikai, Khwai Lamphel Women United Development Organisation, Ramlal Paul Hr Secondary School, SYPO and meira paibis of Sagolband Mabudhou Mantri Leikai, Singjamei Chingamathak Ngakraba Leirak, Kwakeithel Bazaar area, Lairikyengbam Leikai Nupi Lamjing Lup and Young Progressive Union Club, Keishamthong Thangjam Leirak, KEITHYC Relief Development Society and Panthoibi Meira Marup, Meitei Presbyterian Singlup Synod (P), Central Women Conference Meitei Presbyterian Singlup Synod (P), New Checkon Youth Club and Meira Paibi, Keishampat Leimajam Leikai Apunba Nupi Lup, Khurai Thangjam Leikai, Laishram Leikai, Sajor Leikai, Konsam Leikai and Chaithabi Leirak and Singjamei Makha Sorokhaibam Leikai Meira Paibi Apunba Lup also extended financial aid to Robinhood's family.

These organisations collectively pledged to support the pro-ILPS movement spearheaded by JCILPS.

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