AR states stand on Honbei incident
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, January 12 2025:
Assam Rifles has strongly refuted the allegations that its troops harassed and restricted movement of timber in Kamjong district.
In a release, PRO IGAR (S) pointed out that on Saturday AR personnel manning the post at Hongbei inspected a vehicle and discerned that the vehicle loaded with timber did not have mandated documents.
Following procedures, AR personnel stopped the vehicle for checking but nefarious elements instigated the local population to force the personnel release the vehicle.
According to the PRO, the crowd turned violent and AR personnel used appropriate and calibrated response.
Senior officials from AR are in discussion with the administration to resolve the issue, added the PRO .