Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, June 01 2009:
Around 30 meira paibi volunteers of Sagolband Moirang Leirak Akham Lampak staged at the relay hunger strike organized by Sharmila Kanba Lup (SAKAL) at PDA complex of Porompat on its 175th day today.
A release of SAKAL issued by its convener, Keisham Ongbi Taruni stated that the relay hunger strike had been continuously observing by SAKAL under the theme of 'repeal AFSPA, save Sharmila' since December 10, 2008 last as a part of the solitary strive of Irom Sharmila against the brutal Act of Armed Forces Special Power Act of 1958 (AFSPA).
The relay hunger strike at Thoubal District which is also held under the organization of SAKAL has completed 116 days today.
Around 90 meira paibi volunteers of Nongpok Panthoibi Women Association staged at the hunger strike at the community hall of Nungoipokpi Maning Leikai Heibong Makhong.