Imphal, 20th May: Tribals in Ukhrul district of Manipur have been demanding the government to abandon the construction of the multi-crore Mapithel dam. Yesterday, they staged a protest which was organised by the Naga People’s Movement for Human Rights and some students and civil organisations.
The protesters wanted the government to pay compensation for the land acquired for the project and then go ahead with the construction. The recent statement by Deputy Speaker Thounaojam Shyamkumar revealed that a 30-metre crack was noticed in the dam which created a terrific storm in many adjoining areas.
Several anti-dam groups have been demanding the government to abandon the construction. Police and Assam Rifles personnel have been posted near the dam site.
The protesters wanted the government to pay compensation for the land acquired for the project and then go ahead with the construction. The recent statement by Deputy Speaker Thounaojam Shyamkumar revealed that a 30-metre crack was noticed in the dam which created a terrific storm in many adjoining areas.
Several anti-dam groups have been demanding the government to abandon the construction. Police and Assam Rifles personnel have been posted near the dam site.
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