IMPHAL, Jan 23: A public meeting was held today at Ibudhou Luwang Pokpa Lampak at Singajamei Chingamakha to protest against the killing of Maisnam Ratan Singh, s/o late M. Ibotombi Singh. Ratan was killed on Sunday in a bomb blast that left 4 others injured near the residence of the outgoing Assembly, Shri Irengbam Hemochandra Singh. Following the meting, a joint action committee was formed in connection with the incident. According to a press release from the JAC Convenor S. Shyama Devi, the meeting today resolved to appeal to relevant authorities for the family of the deceased and those injured to receive adequate compensation; to appeal to relevant authorities to bring about an amicable situation regarding the threat and ban on Congress party workers and to appeal for refraining from bomb attacks on public and civilian spaces.
