Imphal, Aug 6: Strongly condemning the bomb blast at Pologround near Manipur Fire Service Station and State Museum on August 5, Ema Keithel Apunba jointly staged a sit-in-protest today at Ima Keithel Temporary Market.
Speaking to media persons, Khwairamband Nupi Keithel Sinpham and Saktam Kanba Lup President Th Santi said that they strongly condemned the barbaric act of bomb blast at highly crowded areas which has been frequently happening in the state.
“We are only daily earner and why is this happening all the time? It seems to target only the Ima Keithel. If it is an act of challenge to the society, would it be better to challenge the higher authorities that are capable of facing them instead of targeting the innocent civilians,” said Th Santi.
Th Santi also said that planting of bomb or IED at a crowded place and residential areas is an act of coward persons. Women vendors of Ima Keithel are now seriously disappointed and disheartened with the government as bomb blast has been frequently taking place in the State mostly at the time of Independence day and Republic Day celebration.
“Despite having a sentry post of M-Sector, how the bomb was planted? Such reckless act of the security forces cause suspiciousness in the mind of the public and civilians,” said Th Santi
Strongly urging the government, Th Santi further to find out who is responsible for the blast that is happening in the state and whoever is responsible for the blast not to play with the lives of the people. If any untoward incidents happen in future, Government should take full responsibility.