IMPHAL, Dec 22: All Loktak Lake Area Fishermen’s Union, Manipur, in a statement, has said at least 5000 dwellers of Loktak lake are currently taking shelter at Thanga Haorang Chingyang Community hall following torching of 1200 floating huts of Loktak lake by government authority.
The fishermen’s union also said at least eight persons who were injured during police action while participating in a rally on December 19 are currently undergoing treatment at various hospitals.
While alleging that OC Moirang Police intentionally beat up a women rallyist on December 19, the fishermen’s union demanded either transfer or dismissal of Moirang police OC namely Dhananjoy.
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