UNLF refutes
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 21 2019:
The proscribed UNLF has clarified that Thokchom Manglem (3 6) s/o late Th Tomba of Khongjom who was arrested by a team of Thoubal commandos from his home on January 17 is not a cadre of the outfit.
A press release issued by the outfit's department of publicity director M Sak-hen further clarified that there is no one by the name of Ngangom Naosi alias Nao within the party who is alleged to be Thokchom Manglem's commander.
As such, the two individuals have no connection whatsoever with the party and the claim that Manglem was assigned the task of collecting party fund was baseless, it contended.
It further contended that Khangenbam Tonsana (20) s/o Kh Rabikanta of Kumbi Setapur Mayai Leikai who was arrested by security forces from Singjamei Super Market is an innocent student.
Saying that one of Tonsana's elder brother is a cadre of the UNLF, it alleged that Manipur Police have been harassing siblings of revolutionary cadres to pull them away from the revolutionary movement.
But such tactics would not bear any fruit, it added.