Imphal: The Indian Army has expressed concern over incidents in Manipur where women-led mobs have interfered in the operations of security forces. The army emphasised that such actions, including blocking the movement of security personnel, are not only unlawful but also hinder their efforts to restore law and order. The Spear Corps of the Indian Army posted a video on Monday showing instances of women activists deliberately interfering in security operations, such as blocking routes and accompanying armed rioters.
In a tweet, the Spear Corps stated, “Women activists in #Manipur are deliberately blocking routes and interfering in Operations of Security Forces. Such unwarranted interference is detrimental to the timely response by Security Forces during critical situations to save lives and property. Indian Army appeals to all sections of the population to support our endeavours in restoring peace.”
A recent incident occurred last week when security forces had to release 12 members of a proscribed extremist outfit, including self-styled Lt Col Moirangthem Tamba, who was the mastermind behind the 2015 Dogra ambush case that claimed the lives of 18 army personnel. During the operation on June 24, security forces apprehended 12 cadres of the Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) along with arms, ammunition, and warlike stores.
According to the army, the officer on the ground took the decision to hand over all 12 cadres to the local leader. This decision was made when a crowd of 1200–1500 people, headed by women and the local leader, encircled the target area and stopped security troops from carrying out the operation. The operation began at Village Itham, which is located 6 km east of Andro in the Imphal East district.
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