Mail News Service
Imphal, Oct 1: Assam Rifles and the villagers of the Kwatha, Chandel district have condemned the explosions carried out by UNLF on September 28, at Kwatha village that led to killing of Ningthoujam Sananjao,age 55yrs activist of Kwatha, besides injuring two innocent families. The villagers conducted a Peaceful protest against the action s, along the NH 102 on September 29 and also have also called for a 24 hour Bandh along the NH 102 on 01 October.
It was alleged that the villagers have always been used as shields by the inconsiderate who never gave a second thought before killing and injuring the innocent villagers, and also have been claiming the incident with conviction, considering it as an act of valor. The militants have shown total disregard to reverend temple of Raja-Rani of Manipur at Kwatha it was alleged.
Meanwhile, the cremation of the deceased Mr. Ningthoujam Sananjao Singh, was carried out with full rituals in the village on September 30. During the rituals, the Assam Rifles provided security to the villagers. The post commander of the Kwatha Post attended the cremation rituals and monetary assistance was provided to the relatives of the deceased to meet urgent expenses, besides grocery and other items to meet their immediate short term daily needs.
On the other side, Angom Kaboklei, who was injured seriously in the explosions and is being treated in the ‘Shija Hospital’ was visited by Brig Upendra Dwivedi, Commander, 26 Sector and Col S K Goswami, Commandant 24 Assam Rifles provided monetary help for her present condition.
The officers inquired about the well being of the lady and assured her and her relatives that they will always find Assam Rifles standing by them in all adverse circumstances.
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