IMPHAL, Feb 19: Armed miscreants attack the residence of one M. Tochou Luwang Meitei, s/o (L) M. Yaima Meitei Singjamei Mayeng Leikai, by firing several rounds last night around 9pm. However the attack did not inflict any human casualties or major damage to properties.
M. Tochou owns a tent renting agency at the locality. The motive behind the attack could not be ascertained as no individuals or groups have claimed responsibility for the firing. At the same time, it has been reported that there has been no instance of monetary demands of threat imposed upon the family.
Meanwhile, decrying the firing a sit in protest demonstration was staged by women folk of Singjamei Thongam Leikai and Mayengbam Leikai Apunba Meira Paibi in front of the residence of the victim.
While talking to media persons one of the protestors identified as Aribam Sanahanbi, while condemning the carrying out of such attacks in densely populated area term the act as mindless.
She further questioned whether creating apprehension to innocent public with such activities was a right choice of the concerned organization adding she appealed not to repeat such incident in the future and urged to clarify for the attack.
