IMPHAL, Nov 9: Proscribed outfit People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak has stated in a press statement that as observed every year on November 12 since 1979, the outfit will be observing the ‘Athoubagi Ningshing Numit’ this year too.
It has further appealed to the people of the land to join in observing the day and remembering those who have laid their lives in the revolutionary movement.
It has further appealed to all to light candles at 7pm in front of their houses as part of the observation.
The outfit has further banned all kinds of entertainments including film shows in cinema halls, film release functions, Shumang lilas, etc, on the day.
It said on the morning of November 12, 1978 a combined force of Manipur Police led by sub-inspector Sunil Sharma and assistant sub-inspector and the CRPF led by commandant Narendra Pal fired indiscriminately at a transit camp of the PREPAK located at Kameng.
During the attack, Ayekpam Dhiren alias Angam of Sagolband Tera Loukrakpam leikai and Phurailatpam Kabikanta alias Leimu alias Leingam of Sagolband Meino Leirak of PREPAK and Pukhrambam Gambhir Singh of Kakwa Naorem Leikai of the PLA who were at the transit camp retaliated but got hit by bullets and died.
Remembering their sacrifices, the day has been observed every year.
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