Imphal, May 29: The 'Imphal market bandh', called in protest against the killing of businessman Manoj Kumar Sethi, was called off today. In a statement here, the All Manipur Nupi Keithel Marup (Manipur Market Women's Association), which had called the bandh, said it was calling it off in the interests of the common people. It, however, said its protest against the killing of Sethi would continue and demanded arrest of all the culprits involved in the crime.
Reports said women wearing black badges had already launched sit-in protests in different parts of Imphal market complex. Sethi was kidnapped on April 19 from Imphal market complex and shot dead on May 27 in Elangkhangpokpi area under Thoubal district.
Meanwhile, official sources said two persons have been arrested in connection with the kidnapping of Sethi. Bureau Report