Army rues womenfolk interfering in Ops
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, June 27 2023:
Women activists were deliberately blocking routes and interfering in operations by security forces in violence-hit Manipur, the Army said while urging the people to help it in restoring peace in the state.
Terming such "unwarranted interference detrimental to the timely response by security forces, the Army's Spears Corps shared a video on Twitter late on Monday of some such incidents.
The statement came two days after a stand-off in Imphal East district s Itham village between the Army and a mob led by women that forced the forces to let go of 12 armed persons holed up there.
"Women activists in #Ma-nipur 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 population to support our endeavours in restoring peace.
Help us to Help Manipur," it tweeted.
The stand-off in Itham went on throughout Saturday, and ended after a "mature decision" by the operational commander keeping in view the sensitivity of use of force against large irate mob led by women and likely casualties due to such action, officials said.
The security personnel left with seized arms and ammunition.
(With imputs from PTI) .