Protest rallies in Manipur over arrest of top UNLF leaders

There is unrest in Manipur again, this time over the arrest of top leaders of UNLF led by Pambei. The UNLF Pambei-led faction signed a ceasefire agreement with Manipur and Government of India on November 29, last year.

The valley has been witnessing protest rallies since Wednesday night against the arrests and demanding their unconditional release. The Federation of Civil Society Organization, an umbrella of over 10 civil bodies of the valley, has also declared a 48-hour strike starting Thursday midnight.

The arrested members include outfit’s self-styled chief Thokchom Thouba, and intelligence officer Laimayum Ingba. They were arrested by a team of NIA and Assam Rifles Wednesday.