Imphal, July 13 -- Expressing deep anguish over the recent arson incident at Kanto Sabal village in Imphal West, Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam criticised the local security unit on Sunday, accusing them of negligence and a lack of accountability.

The MP alleged that four houses were set on fire directly in front of the security forces, who failed to prevent the attackers from escaping despite their heavy deployment on the ground.

"I have seen the video and the people were complaining right in front of them (Security Forces)," Akoijam said. "I tried to talk to the officers, and they didn't even have the basic etiquette of responding. I saw that kind of attitude and think about what they have done to the people, and even an MP like m...