Thousands of people, including many women, gathered in Imphal to protest the recent bomb attack in Manipur’s Bishnupur district that tragically took the lives of two young children. Women-led groups like Uripok Apunba Lup and Uripok Nupi Apunba Lup organized the rally, covering a 4 km distance from Lamboikhongnangkhong.
During the protest, Khwairakpam Tarunkumar, Vice President of Uripok Apunba Lup, emphasized the urgent need for the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to swiftly conclude the investigation into the children’s killings at Tronglaobi village. The demonstrators, including students and children, demanded justice and a thorough probe, holding signs that read “We want justice.”
The protesters called for strict actions against the culprits responsible for the attack and urged for the removal of CRPF personnel allegedly involved in the firing incident that led to the deaths of three protesters. Women from Laipham Khunou also staged a sit-in protest in Imphal West, seeking justice and peace restoration in the region.
Tarunkumar reiterated the call for justice, advocating for a judicial inquiry into the firing incident and appropriate actions against any guilty personnel. The bomb attack on April 7, carried out by suspected Kuki militants, resulted in the tragic deaths of a five-year-old boy and his five-month-old sister in Tronglaobi village.
Following the bombing, a group of protesters vandalized a nearby CRPF camp, leading to confrontations with security forces that resulted in three protester deaths and numerous injuries. In a separate event, a delegation from Meira Paibi Lups met with Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh to address the bombing incident and subsequent casualties.
Chief Minister Singh assured that the government is committed to ensuring justice and peace in Manipur, promising strict actions against any individuals found guilty based on investigative findings. He emphasized the government’s dedication to upholding the rule of law and maintaining stability in the state.
