Women appeal to militants to eschew from violence

Saturday, March 17, 2007, 18:38 [IST]

Imphal, Mar 1(UNI) The Ngarian(Raenghzaeng) Women Society in Churachandpur district has appealed to the militants and the security personnel not to attack the villagers or carry out attacks within the vicinity of any village.

The society alleged that the ambush by unidentified militants on February 24 led to the death of 16 security personnel.

It appealed to all the armed groups not to repeat such attacks in civilian areas or in the periphery of the village.

Meanwhile, police said two militants were nabbed by troops in two different incidents during the past 24 hours.

UNI

Topics: INSURGENCY-MANIPUR-MILITANT

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