Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 18:
Extending its support to the initiatives and meeting resolutions adopted after the massive public rally staged yesterday from THAU ground, Ethno Heritage Council, Imphal said as protests against security forces' excesses failed to bring desired results alternative form of protest to prevent violation of human rights should be envisaged by the people.
A press release of the Council highlighting stiff opposition of the masses to extra-judicial killing and forced disappearances of innocent civilians at the hands of security forces in fake encounters also strongly condemned the State Government for lack of initiatives to remove Armed Forces Special Powers Act and other forms of draconian laws from Manipur.