Imphal, Oct 9: Unknown miscreants today burnt down Salpha Pumbuk, the small hut constructed in memory of the nine tribal martyrs near the Public ground of Churachandpur, early today morning.
In an emergency meeting held today, the JAC against Anti Tribal Bills today unanimously resolved to call total shutdown in Churachandpur town and its vicinity from 1.00pm to 6.00 pm today in protest against the gutting down of the Salpha Pumbuk, Hiangtam Lamka.
In a press hand out, the JAC said that the act is an insult on the sacrifice of 9 tribal martyrs. It termed the act as a cowardly act and condemns it in the strongest term.
Meanwhile, report reaching here said that normal life has been severely affected due the 5 hours total shut down. Almost all shops and business houses down shutters and vehicles stay off the road.
On the other hand the JAC Against Anti tribal Bills had extended its heartfelt gratitude to the all the tribal peoples from across the tribal territories of Manipur for supporting the 12 hours General Strike called jointly by the JAC and the Outer Manipur Tribal’s’ Forum on October 7. The strike disrupted normal life at Senapati, Sadar Hills, Ukhrul, Tamenglong, Chandel, Lamka and various other tribal areas during the general strike.