IMPHAL, June 14: Strongly condemning the alleged rape and murder of Ningthoujam Rebika whose dead body was found at Heirok Part III on June 6 and demanding death penalty for the killers of the innocent woman, a sit-in-protest was staged by Khunnai Nupi Kanba Lup, Salungpham at Salungpham Kang Yambem Mayai Leikai today.<\/p>\n
Several placards inscribed with words such as `Hang the killers of Rebika to death`\u2122, `We condemn killing of women`\u2122, `Stop crime against women`\u2122 etc were displayed at the protest site.<\/p>\n
Thokchom Leikai Youth Club, Heirok Part II also organized a sit-in-protest at Thokchom Leikai Community Hall in condemnation of the merciless killing of Rebika.<\/p>\n
Along with taking out a rally against the rape and murder of Rebika, the protestors also handed over cash amount and eatable items to the bereaved family of the deceased.<\/p>\n
Sit-in-protests were also held by Kabo Leikai Development Association, Heirok Part III; YDC Heirok Part III Ngarouthel Leikai; Simdo Club Heirok Part II Keithel; Heshu Club Heirok Part II Maning Leikai and Heirok Part II Moirangthem Leikai at their respective localities demanding death sentence for the killers of the Rebika.<\/p>\n
It may be mentioned that JAC formed in connection with the killing of Rebika had met Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh on June 11, during which the JAC was assured that charge sheets against the killers will be filed within a month.<\/p>\n
Ibobi had also assured that the Centre will be urged to look into the demand of JAC for setting up of a fast track court and amendment of criminal laws after putting up the their demand during the upcoming Assembly session to be commenced from June 26.<\/p>\n\n