"Hugely disappointed": Congress' Bimol Akoijam slams Army over inaction in Manipur village arson
Jul 13, 2026
While clarifying that the Indian Army as an institution cannot be blamed entirely, the lawmaker noted that "rotten elements" within the unit had deeply compromised the situation. He also alleged that his office attempted to establish contact with the commanding officer, who failed to return the call, and a promised meeting with a captain never materialised.