Village authority clarifies
Source: The Sangai Express
Tamenglong, July 27 2019:
Reacting to 'allegations' against the Indian Army operation at Khoupum Valley, Namkaolong Village Authority has clarified that the army 'is always helpful and cooperative' .
'The soldiers are very well behaved with us and especially village elders', it said in a statement pointing out that army has been conducting medical camps and other activities such as installation of solar lights, educational tour for children and sports competition for the villagers.
They are presently helping the village make a football ground for the upcoming Jadopnang Footbal Tournament.
The allegations labelled against the army has damaged their relations with the villagers and demoralize the soldiers, it said.