Protests against Manipur actor's molestation spread

Protests continued for the second day in Manipur's capital Imphal against the molestation and assault of a 22-year-old popular actor, Momoko, allegedly by a Naga militant leader. The protesting film and theatre artistes, who were led by Momoko, demanded immediate action against the militant, Livingstone Anal, as promised by Home Minister Gaikhangam yesterday. On reaching Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh's office, they were lathicharged by the police.