Guwahati, May 25 -- The Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) has condemned the action on 'peaceful' protesters on Sunday in Imphal, where security forces fired tear gas and mock bombs at demonstrators, injuring several women.

The protest, which included mothers and elderly citizens, was part of a larger movement demanding a public apology from the Manipur Governor over an ongoing identity row.

COCOMI accused the administration under President's Rule of using excessive force against unarmed civilians. "Firing tear gas on non-violent protestors, especially women, is unacceptable and unbecoming of any sensitive and democratic government," the group stated.

The committee demanded an immediate end to such aggressive tactics ...