Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 11 2009:
Protesting over the abduction of Chief Development Project Officer (CDPO) of Tousem Sub-Division Thangjam Muhindro of Haraorou by unidentified armed persons, public of Khundrak pam Assembly Constituency today staged Wakat Meephams in different areas demanding safe release of the abducted officer on humanitarian ground.
Along with putting up placards and festoons inscribed with slogans like 'Release CDPO Thangjam Muhindro safely', 'Social Welfare Department should not remain quiet over the abduction of Muhindro', 'CDPO should not be made the scapegoat', 'Release Muhindro safely and save his family members from worry', etc, the protest demonstrations were witnessed at places like Khundrakpam Makha, Mayai and Awang Leikai, Chingkhu Tangkhul, Sambei, Yumnam Khunou, Iranpham, Sagoltongba Bazar, Keibi Mayai and Makha Leikai, Ishikha and Sawombung.
A large number of people mostly womenfolk participated in the protest held from 10 am to 5 pm.
Protestors lamented the alleged failure of the authorities concerned to ensure safe release of Muhindro inspite of having reported the matter to the Minister concerned and the police.