Khabeisoi residents protest assault
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 15 2012:
Khabeishoi villagers today staged a sit-in-protest in denunciation with beating up of a person who had been to Kairang area for a publicity campaign of NREGS works.
Speaking to reporters, Kairang Khomidok Panchayat Pradhan Najeema said, a publicity campaign was carried out using loud speakers to inform the villagers regarding commencement of NREGS works yesterday evening.
Manijuddin (32) s/o late Maheiruddin of Khabeisoi, who was on mike, was allegedly beaten up at Kairang by four persons identified as Md Soleiman (48), Md Hakani (35), Md Basart (32) and Ekbal (28) of Kairang Mayai Leikai.
Manijuddin was rushed to RIMS Hospital and currently undergoing treatment, Najeema added.
The four persons also damaged the auto rickshaw and loud speaker system used in the publicity campaign, the Pradhan alleged.
A case has been registered at Heingang PS in this regard.
Urging the Government to punish the culprits, the Pradhan also said that intense agitation would be initiated with the help of the villagers if the demand is not fulfilled.