IMPHAL, September 2: A sit in protest was held at Sagolband Nepra Menjor Mamang Leikai today condemning the kidnapping of two masons by cadres of KCP, Lamyanba Khuman.
The protest appealed the concerned to release Elangbam Gandhi,32,s/o Itomba of Bamon Kampu Khaidem Leikai at present Lamdeng Khunou and Laishram Somorjit,22,s/o Doren of Laingam Khul, Lamshang. The duo was kidnapped on August 19 while carrying out construction works at Maklang Junior High School by KCP cadres.
It may be mentioned that a sum of Rs 20 lakh was demanded from the three sub contractors by the outfit regarding construction work of the school. The cost of the work is only said to be 13 lakhs.
The local meira paibees mentioned that the two laborers should be released without any harm. The kidnapping laborers for ransom was condemned at the protest.