Womenfolk protest
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 05 2024:
A large number of womenfolk sat in front of the gate of the 18 Assam Rifles Sagolmang Khewa post to stop the troops from leaving today.
The womenfolk, suspecting an exchange of 18 AR personnel with 28 AR from Tripura, came out on the streets and protested in huge numbers.
The protest erupted after the locals noticed columns of AR vehicles going inside the 18 AR camp.
After words spread about "exchange of 18 Ar with 28 AR", womenfolk from Sagolmang Khewa, Pukhao and adjoining Meitei villages thronged the streets and blocked the gate of the 18 AR.
The protesters said the 18 AR troops can't be replaced with any other Bn .
If the 18 AR is to be removed, then it should be replaced with State security personnel only.
No other Central troops but the personnel of the 18 AR will be allowed to station at Sagolmang Khewa, they said.
The women, meanwhile, have prepared to stay the night on the road to block any possible exchange of troops.