IMPHAL, August 10 NNN: The FATYCM today said it condemns the August 4 incident that took place in Poumei Colony are, Imphal wherein at least six houses were destroyed, terming it as a ‘senseless act.’
The Federation of All Tribal Youth Clubs, Manipur (FATYCM) said that a representation was submitted to Manipur Chief Minister O Ibobi on Saturday requesting him to take appropriate steps for immediate restoration of law and order in the state to protect private properties so that the people can live with dignity.
Citing importance of peaceful co-existence in the state, the federation had on May 5 last made an a fervent appeal to the Local Area Protection and Preservation Committee and its allied organizations not to adopt violent activities and not to prevent people from making private buildings in their own patta land.
However, the Meiteis residing in the Poumei Colony area had completely destroyed at least six houses belonging to tribal community in the area on August 4 in spite of the appeal, it accused.
It also expressed unhappiness over the alleged apathy shown to the issue by the state Government, calling it a step motherly attitude. Taking serious note of the incident, FATYCM apprised the Chief Minister in the memorandum about the matter requesting him to seriously look into it by taking immediate action.
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