RPF claims hand
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 22 2013:
The proscribed RPF has claimed that the attacks on a joint team of 8 MR personnel and PWD officials between Khudeng-thabi and Kwatha Lamkhai and CRPF troops at Sekmai last morning were carried out by special teams of the PLA.
Ahead of these military offensive, RPF had repeatedly appealed to all civilians not to stay close to Indian military or armed security personnel.
These appeals were made with a view to avoid casualties to civilians, the outfit reminded in a press release issued by its Department of Publicity chief Bangkim.
PWD officials' notion of being secure in the company of security forces was proved by yesterday's incident.
Regretting the injuries caused to civilians in the twin attacks, the outfit clarified that the attack on MR personnel was not done deliberately.
For RPF/PLA, the decision not to attack State forces still stands, it added.