Imphal: The United Nations Human Rights Council has expressed their shock and concern over threats to rights activist Babloo Loitongbam in Manipur.
Taking to ‘X’, the international rights panel has blamed local outfits Meitei Leepun and Arambai Tengol for being behind the incident.
“We are alarmed by threats to human rights defender Babloo Loitongbam by Meitei Leepun & Arambai Tengol groups in Manipur for speaking out on inter-communal violence since May. We urge authorities to protect him, his family & home, & hold perpetrators accountable,” the UNHR wrote on ‘X’ on Friday.
As per sources, the agitated mob attacked and vandalized several properties belonging to Babloo Loitongbam. The attack took place the same day Meitei Leepun declared a ‘boycott’ against the activist, prohibiting him from making public statements.
“Around 30 people came and enquired about Loitongbam and demanded that he give a clarification on statements he made to a media channel after violence first broke out on May 3,” police said.
In that interview, Loitongbam had claimed that all churches in the Imphal valley had been demolished.
Right after the incident, security was deployed at the incident spot and an enquiry was also lodged, reports further said.