Ibotombi, Lanthoi not related to party: PREPAK
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, September 28 2014:
Reacting to the news item published today in a Manipuri local daily regarding the 'threat to kill for failing to pay Rs.6 lakh', the proscribed People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) has clarified that the names mentioned in the news item as its cadres have no connection with the party and its armed wing Red Army.
Saying that Ibotombi and Lanthoi as mentioned in the report are not related to the party, the statement of Captain Achouba, Publicity Officer, Department of Publicity and Propaganda of PREPAK disclosed that erstwhile Imphal West District Commander of the party Laishram Ibomcha @ Ibotombi Singh (41) S/O..LMurei of Kyamgei Maning leikai Lai Nongsaba Leirak had already deserted the party on July 18 last.
The same was published in the Print and Electronic Media on September 14, it added.
The statement stated that at present, Captain Ichangba @ Ingen is the commander of Imphal West District and he is looking after affairs including finance concerning Imphal West District.