Chandel incident condemned
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 26 2012:
Condemnations on molestation of a film actress and firing at two other actors by a senior cadre of NSCN (IM) during a musical concert held at Chandel are still pouring in from different sections.
In a press release, All Manipur NGOs Forum said, the incident was a cruel crime against women and humanity.
Giving free hand to NSCN (IM) by the Government of India on the pretext of peace talks is not justifiable.
Students' Welfare Association of Kangleipak, Tumukhong Area Ching Tam Anti Drug Committee, Meira Paibi Welfare Association Kangleipak, Epathoukok, Cine Artiste Technical Association (CATA), Cachhar Road Athletic Union, Cultural Preservation Centre, L Mani Goura Sangeet Academy, United Muslims Council Manipur (India), All India Rural Women's Upliftment Association, Manipur, Wangoi Thoudam Leikai Youths' Development Association, All Manipur Band Party Association, Oinam Meira Paibi Lup, Welfare Association for the Blind, Popular Youth Club also strongly condemned the Chandel incident.
The bodies also demanded that the accused Lt Col Livingstone Anal must be booked under the law of the land at the earliest.