Imphal, June 20 2009: The proscribed PREPAK has refuted any connec-tion whatsoever with Mutum Romeo alias Ronald (52) s/o late Haridas of Bashikhong Kitnapanung.

According to a press release issued by the SP Imphal East earlier, M Romeo alias Ronald was arrested by Imphal East commandos from Palace Gate along with five live rounds of AK ammunition and two letter heads of PREPAK.

A press release issued by the outfit's Imphal East district commander Sunil quoting the SP's statement that Romeo worked under one S/S CO Tomchou, clarified that there was no post of CO in the organisation.

The individual named Tomchou is also unknown to the party, added the release.