CFJM condemns AR for 'disproportionate and excessive use of force'
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 11 2023:
Citizens For Justice Manipur (CFJM) has strongly condemned "disproportionate and excessive use of force by the Assam Rifles" against civilians at Pallel recently which killed two people and injured many.
Urging the Government to register FIR against the erring personnel of the AR for the "atrocious and unlawful acts'', it also asked for institution of a judicial enquiry committee headed by a sitting Judge of the Supreme Court or the High Court to probe the loss of lives and injuries caused.
"To our utter shock and dismay, it is learnt that the Assam Rifles personnel also fired live bullets at the unarmed civilians.
This indiscriminate firing of live bullets by the AR resulted in the loss of precious lives of two citizens of Manipur and caused bodily injuries to over 100 unarmed civilians.
This incident clearly shows that the Assam Rifles are operating independently in the State, though ostensibly, it is said that they are here to aid the civil administration," said the CFJM, condemning the heinous acts of the AR .