Imphal, June 28: Following the clash between the security personnel deployed at the area and villagers of Thoubal Nungei under Lilong Police station since the night of June 26 threatening to turn communal with residents of Nungei Meitei Village joining into the fray following the damage sustained to their homes and properties in the attacks on their village, curfew was imposed by an order of the District Magistrate, Thoubal District since 5pm of June 27 as a preventive measure and precautionary action to prevent any untoward incident in the interest of the safety to public life and property. On the other hand, a large number of muslim protestors tried to storm the Lilong police station demanding immediate inquiry into the security personnel deployed at Nungei by central agency such as the NIA where a 15 year old boy was killed and another 25 year old injured in the clash, along with three other demands including arrest of Kh Sanjoy Meitei (38) S/o Yaiskul, L Mukta Singh (40) S/o (L) Sekho, H Dinesh Sigh (28) C/o Ibocha, H Budha Singh (4th IRB Riflemen) (35) S/o Tomba, Laishram (o) Premila Devi W/o Mukta Singh, Th Iboyaima (45) S/o (L) Bijoy Singh, L Ranjit Singh (38) S/o (L) Gourachan Singh, immediate removal of the state security force deployed in the area and deployment of central forces till an amicable solution is attained. The JAC formed in the wake of the unfortunate incident also resolved to refrain from collecting the dead body of Md Arif Khan unless the demands are fulfilled. A memorandum in connection with the killing was also submitted to the Chief Minister today.
Meanwhile a public meeting was held today at 10 am t Lilong Dam condemning the death of Md Arif Khan, besides, a number of resolutions were taken. They are: Kh Sanjoy of Lilong Nungei and IRB personnel deployed at Nungei responsible for the death of Md Arif Khan should be arrested and punished within 48 hours, to conduct a judicial inquiry by the NIA, removal of state security posted at Nungei and deploying central forces till an amicable solution is attained. The Lilong –Leishangthem road has been declared open for security forces, while a decision to refrain from collecting the dead body is also taken.
Five Star English High School students, management committee and staffs of Lilong Turel Ahanbi Dam held a condolence meet at the school conference hall to pray for the departed soul of Md Arif Khan, a class X compartmental appeared student.
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