Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, Aug 10:
The indefinite general strike imposed in Bishnupur district since last night to protest police atrocities against a UCM leader of the district unit has been called off with immediate effect following a Government assurance to initiate appropriate action against commando personnel found guilty.
An agreement culminating in the agitation call off was signed between representatives of the general strike sponsors and State Government represented by the Forest Minister Th Debendra and Sericulture Minister N mangi at the former's official residence this evening.
Mention may be made that spearheaded by Apunba Nupi Lup Lumlangdum various youth and voluntary organisation had imposed the general strike to demand unconditional release of one Ph Inaobi.