Manipur, May 14 -- Villagers of Yaingangpokpi on Monday strongly decried the incessant huge monetary demands made by various groups on shopkeepers in Yaingangpokpi bazar.

The villagers expressed that Yaingangpokpi is located in a sensitive security zone and such mindless actions could wedge unnecessary differences within the community.

Speaking to the media at Manipur Press Club, Imphal, Yaingangpokpi village chairman Laimayum Abhiram stated that the event could potentially create unwanted issues and pit the community against each other.

"The unending conflict has taken a toll on all citizens of the state. Amid such distress, placing massive monetary demands on people, specifically in Yaingangpokpi was akin to driving off the people fr...