24-hour bandh in Kumbi AC
Source: The Sangai Express
Bishnupur, August 18 2015:
Supporting the pro-ILPS movement in the State , rally, sit-in protest and road blockade were staged at different places in Bishnupur district today.
Roads were blocked at Kumbi area from 5 am to 5 pm by the locals today.
Meira Paibis, local organisations and youth of Kumbi area took out a rally from Kumbi till Moirang Khunou.
Police personnel fired several rounds of tear gas shells to disperse the protesters.
Two persons reportedly sustained injuries during the clash.
Later, a public meeting was held at Kumbi Bazar.
Pledging support to the ongoing pro-ILPS stir, the meeting unanimously resolved to impose 24-hour bandh in Kumbi AC from 5.30 am of August 19 till 5.30 pm of August 20 .
Wangoo Terakhong Apunba Meira Paibi Lup, Wangoo Naodakhong Awang Ward No 2 Meira Paibi Lup, Naodakhong Mamang Leikai ward No 1 Meira Paibi Lup, Wangoo Ahallup Apunba Nupi Lup, Wangoo Youth Development Organisation, Puya Club, Popular Club and Modern Club also staged sit-in protests at their respective localities.