Members of ‘Meira Paibis’, a women's social movement in Manipur, on Tuesday demanded the release of 11 armed men dressed in uniform and blocked the Army from taking away arms and ammunition which were seized in Bishnupur district.
Security system in restive Manipur took a different turn after new bunkers were on Thursday evening installed by the police in Imphal city and surrounding areas.
The forum fervently made a strong appeal to the State government to control and rein in such anti-social elements to check and prevent further escalation of the ethnic conflicts in the state.
The Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM) and Kuki Students' Organisation (KSO), General Headquarters, have expressed disappointment over the recent order of the Supreme Court concerning the disposal of unclaimed dead bodies.
Tensions flared in Manipur Valley as the Meira Paibi, an organization of Meitei women, took to the streets on Monday to stage widespread protests against the Assam Rifles. Accusing the paramilitary force of committing "atrocities" on the Meitei community, hundreds of women carried placards and banners, demonstrating throughout the day in five districts, including Imphal East, Imphal West, Thoubal, Bishnupur, and Kakching.
