Imphal, June 27: The Indian Army has expressed concerns on women activists in Manipur deliberately blocking their routes and interfering in Operations of Security Forces.
Army in a Tweet said that such unwarranted interference is detrimental to the timely response by Security Forces during critical situations to save lives and property.
The Indian Army also appealed to all sections of population to support their endeavours in restoring peace.
Highlighting the issue, the Indian Army also shared a video from various instances where the women activist can be seen hampring the activity of the Indian Army in the violence hit Manipur.
Reports also said that vehicles carrying rioters and weapons were also witnessed being accompanied by women folk. Also, ambulances are being used to transport the rioters. The situation worsened as riots broke out in Khamanlok, with mobs blocking the movement of security forces even before the onset of arson.
The Indian Army further said that blocking the movement of security forces not only violates the law but also undermines their efforts to restore law and order in Manipur.
Earlier, The Army had earlier commended the commander in charge of the Itham village operation for taking a “mature decision” which showed the “humane face of the Indian Army”.
The Indian Army had said that “Keeping in view the sensitivity of the use of kinetic force against a large irate mob led by women and likely casualties due to such action, a considered decision was taken to hand over all 12 cadres to the local leader”.
