Social activist’s killing: general strike disrupts life in Manipur
The Hindu
Athuan Abonmei was kidnapped and murdered in Tamenglong district recently.
Normal life in Manipur was disrupted on Tuesday as a result of the 48-hour general strike called by the Joint Action Committee demanding justice for Athuan Abonmei, a social activist who was kidnapped and murdered.
Abonmei was abducted in front of the police and security forces deployed on September 22 from a venue in Tamenglong district where Chief Minister N. Biren was scheduled to inaugurate some development projects in the district.
JAC convener Majabung Gangmei said that they had demanded the suspension of the District Collector and Police Superintendent. However, Mr. Biren, who is also the Home Minister, declined to do so pointing out that two officials had been transferred.
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