Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, August 26 2009:
As a part of the agitations launched by the Apunba Lup against the Khwairamband incident of July 23, sit-in-protest was held today at places in Thoubal district including Wabagai and Keirak.
Protestors have also burned effigies of CM O Ibobi, MLA and wife of Ibobi, Landhoni and DGP.
The protestors' attempt to held a rally later was foiled by Police commandos attached to the Kakching Police Station.
Meanwhile, protest against the reported fake incident of Khwairamband has continued in the state.
Various students and womenfolk of the state have staged sit-in-protest at different places in the state today.
Around 300 students of DM College of Arts have staged a sit-in-protest at the college gate.
The protest began at around 11am and ended around 4 in the evening.
The protestors demanded the authority not to disturb the study atmosphere of the students' community.
It also demanded early solution to the present state of affairs.
Students of JN Dance Academy have also staged a sit-in-protest at the gate of the academy.
Placards which read, 'we want peace,' 'don't open fire at public places,' 'remove AFSPA from Manipur,' etc were displayed.
The protestors have also demanded the immediate and unconditional release of the detained Apunba Lup leaders.
At Sorabol Thingel, womenfolk of Uripok Sorabol Thingel and Uripok Haorungbam Leikai have staged a sit in protest demanding the resignation of O Ibobi and punishment against the guilty police commandos.