In a tragic clash with RAF at Singjamei 19 women injured

In a disturbing turn of events, a peaceful protest organized by a group of women in Singjamei Chinga Makhong turned violent on Monday night at around 10 pm leaving at least 19 women injured.
Organized by a group of women, the protest was aimed at expressing their concern about the need for long-term measures to restore peace and stability in the state, without compromising its territorial integrity. The protest reportedly started around 2 pm on Monday.
Women participants in the protest, including nine representing families affected by the tragic Khamenlok incident, gathered with the Indian national flag to emphasize their demand for peace and stability.
Their intention was to march from Singjamei Bazaar to the Chief Minister’s Secretariat in Babupara.
However, their progress was hampered when they encountered a significant presence of security forces at the Singjamei Chingamathak traffic junction, which is located about 2 km from the Chief Minister’s Secretariat.

The situation later escalated when the Rapid Action Forces (RAF) tried to control the protesters.
RAF personnel opened fire and fired teargas shells, resulting in chaos and mass injuries among the women present.
One of the victims, identified as Leimaram ongbi Mema from Singjamei Wangma Bheigyapati Leikai, was reportedly seriously injured during the scuffle.
He was taken to Raj Medical Center where he was admitted to the ICU. Due to the severity of his injuries, he was later transferred to RIMS for further treatment.
Condemning the ‘extreme brutality’ of the RAF, women staged a sit-in at Kakwa Naroerm Leikai in Imphal West on Tuesday.
The incident has been widely condemned by various quarters, with concerns expressed over the use of excessive force by the security forces.

The incident has sparked concern and calls for a full investigation into the actions and high-profile actions of RAF personnel.