Another four women join fast unto death
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, August 23 2011:
The fast unto death agitation launched by the women of Sadar Hills demanding the conversion of Sadar Hills into a full fledged district was further strengthened when four women joined the agitation at Saparmeina bazar totaling the numbers of agitators to 19 .
The four agitators who joined the fast unto death yesterday are Ngamthem Gangte (50) of Salem village, Halkhoneng Khongsai(51) of Eastern Saparmeina, Tongah Kipgen(47) of Joujang village and Kimlai Louvum (50) of Salem village.
Haokam Kipgen @ Komboi of Shonglen village and Halam Haokip(40) of G Shonglem village who have been fasting since August 15 are undergoing medical treatment since their health have deteriorated.