ILPS agitation continues

Imphal, July 23: Manipur continue to witnessed widespread and continuing protests demanding implementation of the ILPS today. Apart from sit-in-protests, forming human chains and rallies, effigies of Chief Minister Ibobi

Imphal, July 23: Manipur continue to witnessed widespread and continuing protests demanding implementation of the ILPS today.

Apart from sit-in-protests, forming human chains and rallies, effigies of Chief Minister Ibobi and Gaikhangam were also burned in some places too.

Meitei Pangals of Hatta area, Imphal East staged a sit-in-protest demanding the implementation of ILP and punishing of police personnel responsible in the death of Robinhood.

Similar protest was also held at Khurai Salanthong and Kontha Ahallup Leikai. Thereafter, the protestors at these two areas formed human-chains in the streets and shouted many slogans demanding ILP and seeking justice to the death of Robinhood.

At Kontha Ahallup, even effigies of Chief Minister and Deputy CM were burned by the protestors.

Last night too, torch rallies were held at various areas of Manipur. Womenfolk and men alike took part in the torch rallies at areas such as Nongmeibung, Wangkhei, Singjamei, Uripok, Tera etc.

On the other hand, district administrations relaxed curfew from 5am to 7pm today in both Imphal East and Imphal West districts.

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