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Operations in Itham Village in Imphal East District
Acting on specific intelligence, the operation was launched in Village Itham (06 km East of Andro) in Imphal East by Security Forces today morning. A specific search after laying the cordon was undertaken to avoid hardships for other locals in the area. In the ensuing operation, 12 KYKL cadres were apprehended along with arms, ammunition, and War like stores. Positive Identification of Self Styled Lt Col Moirangthem Tamba alias Uttam (Mastermind of 6 DOGRA ambush cases of 2015) amongst the 12 apprehended cadres was done.
A Mob of approximately 1200- 1500 led by women & the local leader immediately surrounded the target area and prevented Security Forces from going ahead with the operation. Repeated appeals to the aggressive mob to let the Security Forces carry on with operation as per law did not yield any positive result.
Keeping in view the sensitivity of the use of kinetic force against a large irate mob led by women and likely casualties due to such action, a considered decision was taken to hand over all 12 cadres to the local leader. Own Columns lifted the cordon and left the area with weapons and War Like Stores recovered from insurgents.
The mature decision on the part of the Operational Commander shows the humane face of the Indian Army to avoid any collateral damage during the ongoing unrest in Manipur.
Indian Army appeals to the people of Manipur to assist the Security Forces in maintaining law and order to bring peace and stability
