Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 18:
Manipuri Chanura Leishem Marup (Macha Leima) has strongly condemned the complete silence maintained by the only woman Minister, W Leima Devi over the custodial death of Thangjam Manorama.
In a statement, Macha Leima's assistant gen secy Gunileima questioned whether the Minister was staying away from the burning issue just because all her near and dear ones were safe and sound under the protection of the State security personnel.
She also stated that it was not appropriate for Leima to remain indifferent to the issue at this crucial juncture but should stand up and protect the women folk from the excesses of the Central security forces.
Maintaining that security excesses in the State will carry on as along as the Armed Forces Special Power Act is imposed in the State, Gunileima said that earlier instances of security forces raiding some of the MLA residences have proved beyond doubt that even MLAs and high ranking officials are vulnerable to army atrocities.