IMPHAL, Feb. 21 -- Lawyers in Imphal West district of conflict-ridden state of Manipur abstained from their duties on Wednesday (February 21) and staged a sit-in protest within the premises of the Cheirap court complex in Imphal West district.

The demonstration, organized by the All Manipur Bar Association (AMBA) and High Court Bar Association (HCBA), aimed to condemn the alleged excesses committed by security forces in Manipur.

Following the protest within the court complex, representatives of the associations issued statements demanding the initiation of a magisterial inquiry, led by a retired magistrate, to investigate the incidents that transpired within the complex.

They also called for enhancing security measures within the court...