Kwakeithel Lamdong Leikai Meira Paibi president Soibam Chitarani has condemned the arrest of JFD Finance Secretary Sunil Karam, alleging that detaining people working to safeguard the future of the younger generation while failing to address those creating divisions in the State could lead to further turmoil.
Chitarani made the statement in connection with a protest meeting held at Kwakeithel Lamdong Leikai Line No. 7 following the arrest of Sunil Karam from his residence by a team of Manipur Police at around 9 pm on August 19. Sunil Karam was reportedly arrested in connection with the agitation led by the JFD demanding that the Census be conducted only after updating the NRC in the State.
She alleged that people in the State are already suffering amid attempts to create divisions among communities and urged the government to take concrete steps to prevent such developments and safeguard the future of the younger generation.
Chitarani questioned the government’s decision to arrest and detain those working for the protection of the people’s future instead of taking action against those allegedly responsible for creating divisions.
She warned that continuation of such actions could provoke growing public resentment and urged the people to remain vigilant and united in opposing measures that, she claimed, go against their aspirations.