Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, November 21, 2009:
Assam Rifles authority has today refuted the UNLF's claim that AR keeps captives to be killed for propaganda mileage that appeared in sections of the media today while terming the claim of the UNLF as 'utterly baseless,' 'mischievous,' and 'frivolously fabricated'.
A rebuttal issued by the PRO of IGAR (S) stated that the chaotic state in Manipur is the handiwork of so - called "liberators" who are causing a real harm and nuisance to the society and it is a discernible fact to the public by now.
"The activities of these groups are directly affecting peace, development, education, culture and societal bond and taken the populace backwards by many years instead of moving forward.
Every man, woman and child of Manipur knows this and they admit it.
The militant groups have no accountability and publish statements without considering the facts only to mislead the populace.
Over the years the public has understood their game and hence such statements do not have any locus standi," the AR statement observed.Claiming that AR troops have been carrying out counter insurgency operations professionally, the statement pledged to continue to do so.
"False and malicious propaganda would not deter the Assam Rifles in carrying out operations against militant groups," it added.
Assam Rifles as Sentinels of the North East will also continue to assist the populace in developmental programmes and help in ensuring peace and tranquility, it stated.