State Platform of Disabled People Organization has drawn the attention of the concern authority to address the problems being face by disable persons in the state.
Speaking to media persons at Manipur Press Club, President of the organization, Jashubanta Sapam came down heavily to the state government for overlooking the issues of disabilities.
He also condemned the incidents of attacking disabled person by supporters of ILP agitation.
A disabled hawker namely Genson was stoned by some unknown people on his way to Imphal to collect newspaper at Lamlai Chalou on 20th July. He sustain injury at his head and due to the injury he could not continue his service to support his family. Jashubanta also strongly condemn the rape of minor girl, who is deaf-mute by a person identified as Chongtham Rohit (23) on July 1st at Keishampat Mutum Leikai.
While highlighting the negligence of the government, Vice President of the organization, Th Johnson alleged that schemes and funds for disable persons has been siphon off by government officials and are just a paper sheets.