Manipur finds itself once more in the national spotlight as a viral video, purportedly showing members of the Kuki-Zo community openly mocking security forces, has sparked widespread outrage. The video features a masked man taunting the Assam Rifles and Indian Army by throwing air punches and doing push-ups on a public road, drawing reactions of disbelief and anger from viewers across the country.
WATCH THE VIRAL VIDEO:
🚨 #Breaking, #Manipur: #ViolentKukiZoCommunity mocks Assam Rifles, Indian army, knowing they won’t do anything against these violence addicted people. 🚨
In a complete depletion of moral of our forces, the #ViolentKukiZoCommunity is now mocking in full scale, after knowing that… https://t.co/sNXpHVsIcs pic.twitter.com/RYkkiR1Xwu
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The video, which has circulated widely on social media, shows the Masked man brazenly throwing punches in the air, seemingly mocking the army personnel at the scene while other men in the background laugh and record the incident. The masked individual, after turning back to his group, then drops down to perform push-ups, appearing unperturbed by the presence of the security forces nearby. This blatant display has left citizens questioning the ability of law enforcement to effectively handle the region’s mounting tensions.
Calls for Strong Action and Leadership Intervention
The video has ignited public calls for firm action, with citizens and political voices taking to social media to urge key leaders, including Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, Home Minister Amit Shah, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to address the situation decisively. The incident has intensified existing concerns regarding the safety and stability of a region already troubled by violent tensions, with many critics claiming that groups labeled as “narco-terrorists” are becoming increasingly emboldened.
This incident is just one in a series of alarming events in Manipur, where ongoing violence has caused substantial distress among residents. The viral video has intensified scrutiny on the region’s security operations, with critics arguing that more needs to be done to curb the influence of violent groups and restore a sense of peace and order in the area.
