Protests continued across Manipur’s valley districts today despite partial relaxation of curfew, with people staging rallies, sit-in demonstrations and road blockades demanding justice for the killing of two minor children in the Tronglaobi bomb attack.
In Imphal, a large protest rally was held at Uripok, where hundreds of people marched from Lamboi Khongnangkhong to the Bir Tikendrajit flyover. The demonstration, organised by Uripok Apunba Lup and Uripok Nupi Apunba Lup, called for justice for the victims and raised demands for action against those responsible for the attack.
Speaking to media persons, Khairakpam Tarunkumar, Vice President of Uripok Apunba Lup, demanded the dismissal of CRPF personnel allegedly involved in the firing incident that followed the blast. He also called for a swift probe by the National Investigation Agency into the bomb attack and early filing of chargesheets, along with a judicial inquiry into the firing.
Similar protests were reported from Lillong in Thoubal district, where a rally organised by local bodies including the Urup Arapti Development Coordinating Committee and Meira Paibi groups proceeded from Ereima Ema complex to Lilong Bazar, with participants raising slogans seeking justice.
Gherao MLAs’ residences – H. Shilan
H. Shilan, Thouburel of Meitei Leepun, today called on people to gherao the residences of MLAs in their respective Assembly constituencies, urging elected representatives to clarify their stand on the ongoing crisis in the state.
He made the appeal while talking to reporters during the protest rally organised by Uripok Apunba Lup and Uripok Apunba Nupi Meira Paibi Lup in Imphal.
Shilan said it was time for the public to “wake up” legislators and press them to act in line with the aspirations of the people. He, however, stressed that the proposed gherao should remain peaceful, urging participants to refrain from any form of violence and instead seek accountability from their representatives.
The call comes amid continuing protests across the valley districts following recent incidents that have intensified public unrest.
At Nongada along the Imphal–Ukhrul road in Lamlai Assembly constituency, residents staged a road blockade, disrupting vehicular movement. The agitation intensified following the detention of Mangsatabam Sanjoy, a local club leader, by Porompat Police earlier in the day. Protesters, however, allowed passage of vehicles related to essential services.
In Khurai, a sit-in protest was organised by the Coordinating Body Khurai, with demonstrators condemning the killings and voicing concern over public safety. Protesters also raised issues related to ongoing administrative measures, warning of potential unrest if concerns remain unaddressed.
Sit-in demonstrations were also held in several localities including Sagolband, Nepra Menjor Mamang Leikai, Sangaithel, Tera, Sangakpham Bazar, Langthabal Kunja Awang Leikai, Kyamgei, Thongju Boroi Makhong, Thongkhong Luxmi Bazar and Kongba areas organized by Kongba Student’s Club, Apunba Meira Paibi Lup at Singjamei Kongba Road & Kongba to Jubrajpalli.Various local clubs and Meira Paibi groups participated in the protests, demanding accountability for the killings and action against those involved.
