Eviction flayed
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 17 2013 :
The Campaign for Peace and Democracy condemned the forced eviction perpetrated by the Govt of Manipur in Sangakpham area on May 13 .
A statement issued by Dr Malem Ningthouja said the act fully reflected the use of colonial Land Acquisition Act, 1894 to serve the interest of contractors and bureaucratic manipulation.
The short time gap of giving the eviction order and the eviction and obstruction of media persons violated the human rights as well as the Constitutional rights, the statement said.
It further demanded adequate compensation and rehabilitation to displaced families of Sangakpham, Kabow Leikai, Loktak, Lamphel Yaifa Leikai, Mapithel, etc while also urging the authority concerned not to forcibly destroy Lei-ingkhol in the name of pursuing a project at the cost of the villagers.