Protests continue in Manipur

IMPHAL, JULY 14. Rallies, relay hunger strikes and sit-in protests by various communities, including tribals, against the area coverage of Centre-NSCN(I-M) truce took place across Manipur today amidst stepped up security by Army and para-military forces, official sources said.

Dharnas and sit-in protests were reported from Khagempali, Wangkhei, Bamon Leikai, Hapta, top Khongnangkhong, Khangabok, Heirok, Kiyamgei, Kongba, Sekta, Khuman Lampak while rallies were reported from various places, sources said.

Hundreds of persons, including Nagas of Moirangkhom Kabui Khul, participated in the relay hunger strike at Yaiskul area here. The strike is scheduled to continue upto July 31, they said.

However, no untoward incident was reported as Army and para- military forces stepped up security measures in view of the intensified anti-ceasefire agitation across the State, reports reaching here from the districts said. An agitation has been planned by some Naga organisations in Senapati district, the reports said.

Meanwhile, the United Manipur Muslim Organisation, in a statement here, said it would continue its agitation till the withdrawal of ceasefire from Manipur.

There was no question of withdrawing the agitation as the historically established territorial integrity of Manipur was threatened, it said adding the ceasefire should be revoked before the situation worsened.

- PTI

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