Monika’s omission continues to rankle, 24 hr general strikes called
By Our Staff Reporter
IMPHAL, Aug 7 :The shock omission of L Monika from the Olympic squad bound for Beijing at the 11th hour on the ground that her sample had tested positive during a test by SAI continues to rankle the collec-tive conscience of the people of Manipur, with many protesting the ‘unfair’ treatment meted out to the weight lifter.
To give vent to their anger the United Committee Manipur and ACOAM Lup have imposed general strikes separately, while DESAM, AMSU and others took out a protest rally forcing the police to fire tear gas shells to disperse them.
On the other hand YAS Minister N Biren left for Delhi today to present the case of the people before the Centre.
Speaking to the media at the airport, Biren said that the Govt will fight for justice and urged the people to remain calm until the case is cracked.
