IMPHAL, August 18: Even as the movement demanding the Inner Line Permit System in the State has intensified during the past few weeks, the violent conduct of some agitators has been under much criticism from the general public.
A day after JNIMS director appealed to the strike supporters to provide free passage to medical staff during the general strikes and public curfews, Khurai Kendra Gram Panchayat today called a press conference in connection with the assault of a pradhan by bandh supporters.
Speaking to media persons today at the Manipur Press Club, Khurai Nandeibam Leikai pradhan Y Chitra said Moirang Kampu Gram panchayat pradhan L Indira Devi was accompanying a neighbour who was being taken to the JNIMS around 10:30pm on August 16 when they were attack by agitators at Khurai Ahongei area.
She said Chitra along with five others including four men and a woman were taking their neighbour Khoisnam Boi, 35 to the hospital in Chitra`™s Bolero vehicle.
However, as their vehicle was passing through the Khurai Ahongei area, they suddenly came under a flurry of stones pelted by agitators, she said.
It is unfortunate that the agitators didn`™t even seek their explanation, Chitra continued.
In the attack, Khurai Nandeibam Leikai pradhan Y Chitra received a broken collar bone and an injury on her head and is presently under examination in the ICU of Raj Medicity, she said.
All the other occupants of the vehicle were also injured. While four others have been discharged from JNIMS after first aid was administered, two others are still under treatment at the JNIMS, she continued.
Chitra also lamented the improper conduct of the agitators and said it is very much unfortunate.