Manipur unrest: Women stage torchlight protest in Imphal
- In Reports
- 12:31 PM, Sep 10, 2024
- Myind Staff
As violence resurged in Manipur, women in Imphal staged a torchlight protest on Monday night. Demonstrators marched through the streets of the violence-hit state, holding torches and posters, while chanting slogans in the Thangmeiband area of Imphal.
Earlier in the day, Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh, along with 18 MLAs, met with Governor L Acharya in response to the fresh outbreak of violence in the state. Security measures have been tightened following the unrest, with the Assam Rifles (AR) deploying anti-drone systems in Manipur to counter potential threats from "rogue drones." Additional anti-drone guns are being brought into the state by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).
In a post on social media platform X, Manipur Police stated, “AR has deployed a few anti-drone systems in the state at fringe areas to repel any rogue drones. CRPF has also tested one anti-drone system and given it to the force deployed in the State. Some more anti-drone guns are being brought to the state by CRPF shortly.”
Tensions escalated further as several students from schools, colleges, and universities in Imphal rallied toward the Raj Bhavan on Monday. The students demanded the resignation of key officials, including the Director General of Police, Security Advisor, and the Governor, in light of the recent surge in violence. They also called for the withdrawal of paramilitary forces and urged the resignation of 50 MLAs on moral grounds. Carrying banners and posters, the students marched toward the Raj Bhavan and staged a sit-in while shouting slogans.
In a related development, Chief Minister Biren Singh, on Sunday, handed over an ex-gratia amount of Rs 10 lakh to the family of those killed in the violence in Koutruk. In a post on X, the CM stated, “Representatives of the JAC against the brutal killing of (L) Ngangbam (O) Surbala Devi by Kuki militants at Koutruk called on me at my Secretariat. An ex-gratia amount of Rs 10 lakhs has been handed over to the bereaved family as a small gesture from the government, recognising the deep loss they have endured. While no financial assistance can truly compensate for the life lost, it is our responsibility to stand by the affected families and offer them support in these difficult times.”
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