PRO clarifies on Molnom bridge issue
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, May 26 2024:
Assam Rifles has rebuffed a news report carried by this paper under the heading "Bid to halt bridge construction thwarted" on May 26 .
In a rebuttal issued by PRO IGAR (S) on Sunday, the Assam Rifles dismissed the report that it halted media persons for an hour despite a request from Kakching SP and that they were allowed post intimation from 28 Sector commander.
The PRO also refuted the allegation that the "37 Assam Rifles has been giving a freehand to the Kukis in construction of the bridge" .
According to the rebuttal, two media persons who came to cover the incident at Molnom were asked to prove their identities, and following verification, they were allowed to proceed.
It further clarified that construction of the bridge at Molnom is entirely a law and order issue which falls under the purview of civil administration, and that the Assam Rifles has always acted responsibly and neutrally in carrying out its duty.