AR clarifies on Ashang Khullen incident
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, July 04 2016: Assam Rifles has clarified that they are not responsible for the death of Malungmi Ringyami s/o Isaac Hungyo of K Ashang Khullen.

In a statement issued by PRO Hqs IGAR (S) said that the news reports of detaining injured Malungmi Ringyami by AR troops were completely false and baseless.

On June 18 at around 10 pm, three locals of Ashang Khullen including Ramkating Hungyo son of the village chief came to COB Kasong of 17 Assam Rifles with an injured person namely Malungami Ringyami and requested for medical assistance.

They were guided to the MI Room and since the Gypsy in which they were travelling got stuck on the upslope, it was pushed by the troops on duty and the injured person reached MI room at around 10.20 pm, the PRO said.

The Medical Officer who had already reached there, immediately attended the victim providing him emergency medical aid besides administering IV fluids, pain killers and Hemostatic injection to stop internal bleeding.

The victim had multiple gunshot wounds on his left arm and chest, and was pale due to severe blood loss, the PRO said and added that the Medical Officer advised the villagers to take the victim to Imphal immediately.

The victim left for Imphal from the COB at 10.45 pm and it was later learnt that unfortunately the victim succumbed to his injuries before reaching the hospital at Imphal.

Next day while returning with the mortal remains, Ramkating Hungyo thanked Assam Rifles for the help, the PRO claimed.

The allegations about detention by Kasong COB as reported in the newspapers were entirely fabricated, the PRO said and added that the villagers themselves requested for medical assistance which was provided in good faith, the statement said.

There was no delay imposed by the Assam Rifles and speedy emergency medical aid was provided to the patient before evacuating him to Imphal.

Accident cases require fastest care and rescue which could be provided by those closest to the scene of accident to enhance the chances of survival.

The false and baseless allegations now being raised by Tangkhul Katamnao Saklong (TKS) seem to be with the malafide intent to garner compensation for the loss of life which happened due to a self-inflicted wound.

This malicious propaganda is also a desperate attempt by some miscreants to pressurize the Assam Rifles unit to remove the vehicle check post at Kasong so as to give them a free run for their nefarious activities and smuggling, the PRO said.

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