IDA condemns alleged manhandling of female dentist
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By Our Staff Reporter
IMPHAL, Nov 21 : The Indian Dental Association (IDA), Manipur State Branch and Ward No 6 United Club, Uripok have strongly condemned the alleged manhandling of a female dentist by security personnel during yesterday's protest in the Palace Compound area.
The person in question is Priyanka Yambem, a dentist at Khushboo Dental Clinic, Palace Gate, Konung Mamang Road.
According to IDA, Manipur State Branch, the incident happened around 1 pm when she was closing her clinic for safety and was manhandled during a scuffle between protesters and the police leading to an injury in the ulnar area (forearm) of her right hand.
IDA Manipur has urged the District Magistrate, Imphal East and Superintendent of Police, Imphal East to provide necessary protection and security protocol for healthcare workers, especially in sensitive zones, issue clear directives to security forces to safeguard civilians, particularly members of the medical fraternity, during public disturbances and take immediate steps to ensure that such incidents do not recur.
Highlighting the role of doctors and healthcare workers in serving the people of Manipur even during periods of turmoil, it expressed concern that such incidents not only demoralise the medical community but also create fear and insecurity among the practitioners. The Association expressed hope that swift and appropriate action will be taken to restore confidence among the medical community.
Denouncing the incident, Ward No 6 United Club, Uripok has demanded the Government to launch an inquiry against the police officer and security personnel on duty.
At a press briefing at Uripok Huidrom Leikai Community Hall today, general secretary Ningthoukhongjam Thanil shared that many tear gas shells were fired during yesterday's clash which engulfed Khushboo Dental Clinic in smoke.
To escape the fumes, dentist Priyanka Yambem came out of the clinic.
While she was in the midst of calling her father to pick her up, security forces allegedly snatched her phone and physically assaulted her. Strongly condemning the incident, he demanded an inquiry against the security personnel and fitting punishment for those found guilty.
IMPHAL, Nov 21 : The Indian Dental Association (IDA), Manipur State Branch and Ward No 6 United Club, Uripok have strongly condemned the alleged manhandling of a female dentist by security personnel during yesterday's protest in the Palace Compound area.
The person in question is Priyanka Yambem, a dentist at Khushboo Dental Clinic, Palace Gate, Konung Mamang Road.
According to IDA, Manipur State Branch, the incident happened around 1 pm when she was closing her clinic for safety and was manhandled during a scuffle between protesters and the police leading to an injury in the ulnar area (forearm) of her right hand.
IDA Manipur has urged the District Magistrate, Imphal East and Superintendent of Police, Imphal East to provide necessary protection and security protocol for healthcare workers, especially in sensitive zones, issue clear directives to security forces to safeguard civilians, particularly members of the medical fraternity, during public disturbances and take immediate steps to ensure that such incidents do not recur.
Highlighting the role of doctors and healthcare workers in serving the people of Manipur even during periods of turmoil, it expressed concern that such incidents not only demoralise the medical community but also create fear and insecurity among the practitioners. The Association expressed hope that swift and appropriate action will be taken to restore confidence among the medical community.
Denouncing the incident, Ward No 6 United Club, Uripok has demanded the Government to launch an inquiry against the police officer and security personnel on duty.
At a press briefing at Uripok Huidrom Leikai Community Hall today, general secretary Ningthoukhongjam Thanil shared that many tear gas shells were fired during yesterday's clash which engulfed Khushboo Dental Clinic in smoke.
To escape the fumes, dentist Priyanka Yambem came out of the clinic.
While she was in the midst of calling her father to pick her up, security forces allegedly snatched her phone and physically assaulted her. Strongly condemning the incident, he demanded an inquiry against the security personnel and fitting punishment for those found guilty.