Imphal: People staged mass sit-in rally in different parts of Imphal, on Wednesday, demanding immediate arrest of Kuki terrorists involved in killing of 6 Jiribam individuals– three women and three children and to restore of peace in Manipur.
The rally was seen at Uripok, Singjamei, Wangkhei and Mahabali areas among others.
Federation of Civil Society Organisations (FOCS) Working Committee spearheaded the rallies.
FOCS chairman Th. Manihar on Tuesday told reporters that following a marathon meeting between FOCS and bodies supporting FOCS, a new body to be known as FOCS Working Committee has been formed consisiting of 20 groups. “We urge for a sit in protest on Wednesday at every locality for immediate arrest of the Kuki militants involved in Jiribam killing.”
At Mahabali Kabui Khul in Imphal East district people belonging to different communities came out in large numbers and staged sit-in.
A protestor, Kagan, said Kabui Rongmei community, Meitei Pangal and mainland Indian people are participating in the protest. She said people are also angry against the recent imposition of AFSPA in six new police stations areas.
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