Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 09 2009:
As a part of the ongoing agitation spearheaded by Apunba Lup in the aftermath of Tehelka expose' on Khwairamband market incident, sit-in-protests were staged at different places for the second day defying curfew today.
However, the agitaters were dispersed by police in most of the localities.
Sitting demonstrations were staged at Moirangkhom MDU Hall, Kakwa Makha Nameirakpam Leikai, Pheijaleitong, Canchipur First Gate, Kyamgei Heibong Makhong, Langthabal Divine Club, Pishum Ningom Leirak, Hodam Leirak, Sangakpham, Khurai Sajor Leikai, Maibam Leikai, Sanjenbam, Lamsang Bazar, Shamurou Bazar, Kongpal Thongkhong, Khabam Lamkhai, Sagolband Ingudam Leikai, Khurai Tellipati, Chingmeirong Mamang Leikai, Kongpal Iram Thongkhong, Chingarel Tejpur, Sawombung Kabui Khunou, Khurai Heikru Makhong and Moirangkhom Sougaijam Leirak Nambul Mapal.
CM's effigies were set ablaze at Singjamei Makha Liwa Road, Nongpok Sanjenbam and Kiyam Wangmataba of Thoubal district etc.
The protesters put up placards and shouted slogans that said, we condemn Rabina and Sanjit's killings, dismiss involved police commandos from service, resign Chief Minister and DGP, curfew cannot suppress people's agitation, lift curfew, we condemn State terrorism, do not kill people in fake encounters, resign 60 MLAs, respect right to life, do not change Manipur into a killing field and we want peace etc.