The women's wing of the Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System in Manipur has vowed to preserve the exclusive character of all-women markets in Manipur which are known all over the world.
Nganbi Lourembam, the convener of the women's wing, told reporters on Monday that of late migrant workers have intruded the markets. She said non-locals should not sell wares in these markets. She further said that male migrant workers should stop coming to the markets to sell items.
She was talking to reporters during raids on some areas in the Imphal town on Monday. Reports suggested that new migrants in the town were taking shelter in various places of the town. If the persons do not possess valid identification papers like the voter card, they should go back.
She said that the raids are being conducted after prior announcement. Police stayed at a safe distance. She said the raids would continue in the coming days in other parts of the State.
Meanwhile, there are reports of sit-in protests in some places demanding the reintroduction of the ILP in Manipur.
