Kohima, June 8 (MExN): The Naga Hoho has condemned the “excessive force” allegedly used by the Delhi Police and Manipur Rifles on the peaceful protesters outside the Manipur Bhavan, New Delhi on June 7.
A press release from the Secretary of Naga Hoho (Administration) mentioned that the members of Manipur Tribals' Forum, Delhi (MTFD) were gathered outside Manipur Bhavan to register their resentment against the infamous three “Anti-tribal Bills” and the “All Manipur political party” delegates. The tribal political party, like the NPF, was not part of the delegation or even part of the discussion about the delegation, the Hoho said.
The press release also mentioned that the “so called All Political Party was a farcical representation led by Manipur Chief Minister, Ibobi Singh.”
According to the release, it was reported that the act of the Manipur Rifles manning the gate and throwing stones upon the peaceful protesters from the Manipur Bhavan’s terrace created a chaotic situation. “The brutality displayed by both the Delhi Police and the Manipur Rifles, caused serious injuries leading to assaults and even the molestation of two female protesters,” it alleged.
The Hoho further said that “improper execution of authority during the given situation was said to have been witnessed through the assaults on the peaceful protestors even inside the PCR van.”
The Naga Hoho pledged for a thorough investigation of the lathi charge that was carried out and the immediate release of the peaceful protestors along with their medical expenses taken care of.
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