RPF claims responsibility
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 24 2012:
Revolutionary People's Front (RPF) has claimed its hand in the powerful explosion that took place on Yambem Road, near Pheidabi Dam this morning.
According to a statement issued by the publicity chief of the outfit, Taohangsu Heiremcha, the explosion was carried out by a team of special warfare group of PLA, the armed wing of RPF.
The outfit however clarified that the blast was planted to attack the Central forces but not the State forces.
The press statement expressed dissatisfaction against the commando team for reaching the spot in search of PLA cadres.
The statement further said that RPF does not take State forces as enimies.
RPF understands that those who are in State and Central forces joined their respective forces to meet their family needs, the statement added.