Showcasing humanitarian face: Army releases a dozen militants in Manipur
After being encircled by a women-led crowd of over 1,200 people, the Indian Army freed a dozen terrorists in Manipur's Itham village on Sunday. The Army stated in a statement that it opted not to jeopardise civilian lives by releasing the insurgents to end the almost 24-hour stalemate.
Hindusthan Samachar
Jun 25, 2023 01:00
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Imphal, June 25 (HS): After being encircled by a women-led crowd of over 1,200 people, the Indian Army freed a dozen terrorists in Manipur's Itham village on Sunday. The Army stated in a statement that it opted not to jeopardise civilian lives by releasing the insurgents to end the almost 24-hour stalemate. "With the sensitivity of using kinetic force against a large irate mob led by women, and the likely casualties that would result from such action, a considered decision was made to hand over all 12 cadres to the local leader," the Army stated. The Army also praised the operation's commander for making a "mature decision" that demonstrated the "humane face of the Indian Army."
The army detained 12 Meitei militants from the Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL). According to the Army, the gang was involved in multiple attacks, including an ambush on a 6 Dogra unit in 2015. The stalemate between the Army and the crowd, which numbered between 1,200 and 1,500 individuals, lasted all day Saturday. The mob, headed by women, encircled the Army column and prevented the operation from proceeding. Among those holed up in the area was self-proclaimed Lt Col Moirangthem Tamba alias Uttam, a wanted terrorist suspected of masterminding the Dogra attack.
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