Source: Hueiyen News Service
Ukhrul, June 20 2010:
Assam Rifles (AR) today denies involvement of its personnel at Finch Corner incident of 17th June, 2010.As per its press release, AR conducted a thorough investigation of the incident and found that AR personnel were not involved in the incident.
Even the owner of the hotel whose name was published in news papers had confirmed it.
According to AR the incident seems to have been carried out presumably by some miscreants with an apparent motive of disturbing the existing peace in Ukhrul district and to disrupt the "bonhomie" which is prevailing here between locals and AR.
It has also assured the local community and leaders of Social Organisations that AR would continue to extend its support to the people of Ukhrul and acts of misdemeanour if any, ever reported, shall be thoroughly investigated and suitable actions shall be initiated against the guilty.
In the press release AR produced testimony of R Issac, Khangamung Raimei and Philakor Rimei who were involved in the incident denying the involvement of AR .