Source: The Imphal Free Press
Imphal, December 11:
The villagers of Sapa Konjil in Khongjom who fled their respective homes last Friday following an attack by UGs at Patpal Lamkhai in Thoubal district, have still not returned to their homes.
It may be recalled that, the two jawans of the 5 AR were seriously injured in the ambush which was launched by the PLA.
According to reports, repeated search operations continue to be undertaken in the area by the AR personnel who are presently posted at Khongjom Kheba Ching.
The villagers who are taking shelter at the Khongjom Bazar area disclosed that during the operation by the security forces many innocent villagers were beaten up without giving any reasons in the name of interrogation and the operations is carried out in the absence of lady personnel.
They maintained that the security personnel were �very wild� and treated the innocent villagers in an inhuman manner.
In this meantime, some residents of Sapa Konjil who were picked up by the security forces during the operation carried out last night, have still not been released.
When the press team visited the village this evening, it wore a completely deserted.
The village has some 14 houses.
The villagers are still gathered at Khongjom Bazar fearing to return to their homes.
The AR personnel at the camp told them that the villagers who are gone would have to come tomorrow to attend the search operation.