Irate womenfolk confront security personnel
Source: The Sangai Express
Bishnupur, June 21 2023:
Womenfolk of Kumbi Assembly Constituency had a confrontation with MAHAR Regiment of the Indian Army after the security personnel allegedly conducted frisking and checking on the locals in front of Kumbi College and used vulgar words on the women.
The regiment has reportedly been stationed at Kumbi Setupur.
Speaking in this connection, Jaya Khangemba, president, Peace Committee Kumbi AC stated that locals of the area had attempted to stop the act of frisking and checking carried out by the security personnel from 8 am to 10 am today.
"There are no Kuki militants here.
We are simple unarmed citizens guarding our localities.
We strongly condemn the frisking of locals and use of vulgar words on us by the security personnel", she said.
Jaya further opined that in order to contain the prevailing volatile situation Assam Rifles must be withdrawn and Kuki militants should be flushed out from Manipur.
It may be noted that the irate womenfolk drove the security personnel back inside their camp at Kumbi Setupur.