IMPHAL, Aug 6: Expressing concern against the reported harsh actions of the State police personnel against the civilians engage in peaceful protests as part of the ongoing ILPS movement, Women Action for Development (WAD) has categorically stated that the steps which had been taken up by the government to control the mob has consistently resulted in injuring many protestors and police.
In a statement, it said the movement became more intense after the death of Sapam Robinhood in police action and the recent action of the police against the girl students who were protesting at the Old Secretariat.
The actions of the State forces are not inquired properly due to the influence from the so called higher authorities, it alleged.
All these are the result of the unfair practices during the recruitment process of the employees by the government departments, the WAD alleged.
They are compelled not to punish due to the corruption, therefore the government feels insecure if some uprising breaks out within the police as all of them are well armed, it said.
it has further demanded the concern authorities to punish the police personnel involved in committing such attrocities against the students and other agitators.
WAD also demanded justice to the family of Sapam RObinhood who died due to police action and added that the present police personnel should be re-trained with proper behavioural counselling.