Imphal, May 21: Decrying the yesterday's morning firing attack by unidentified gunmen at the Keishamthong Elangbam Leikai Leirak Achouba residence of Khagembam Rameshore, who is the branch manager of Manipur Rural Bank, Wangjing, local people staged a Wakat Meepham at Keishamthong Elangbam Leikai Leirak Achouba Machin today.

Organised by Keishamthong Elangbam Leikai Meira Paibi Lup, the protest demonstration was held from 10 am to 5 pm.

During the demonstration, the protestors used placards inscribed with wording denouncing firing attack in public and populated areas and causing fear and apprehension among the people.

Meanwhile, Young Progressive and Athletic Club, Elangbam leikai in a statement made available to the press has strongly condemned the firing incident and appealed to all concerned to restrain from carrying out such violent activities in inhabited areas.