LAMKA, September 14: The JAC Churachandpur has submitted a petition to the Churachandpur DC Lunminthang Haokip asking to close down all government offices and establishments in the district considering the ongoing unrest and fragile atmosphere in the district until further order.
The petition added that irrespective of their status one should understand and respect the days of mourning of the tribal martyrs in the district.
It has further asked the security forces to restrain their movement during its general strike and advised that in case of emergencies, the security forces should intimate the JAC in `written` in order to avoid any untoward incidents as is the desire of the public.
In a separate press release, the JAC said the bandh relaxation will be extended from 5am to 1pm in the district till September 20 starting from September 15.
It said it has also written to various tribal councils to set up JACs or refer suitable existing organisations in their respective areas which could work in collaboration with the JAC Churachandpur.
The JAC`™s hand-out also listed its future course of action and announced the appointment of women who will assist other women under the JAC with effect from today.
The JAC also alleged that Bishnupur Police commandos assaulted JAC volunteers at Kangvai who were preventing a vehicle carrying up to 50-60 liters of liquor from entering the district on September 13 during the JAC`™s bandh.
It said the JAC abhors the State force and the various anti-tribal elements obstructing the good cause of the tribals. It added in the future such acts will be looked at with suspicion and the commandos will be blamed for any eventualities.