PIB Defence Wing refutes
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 20 2023:
Refuting a report carried by The Sangai Express on August 19 under the heading "Kuki militants open fire", PIB Defence Wing has clarified that allegations levelled against the security forces are "absolutely incorrect and baseless" .
"Infact on 18 August 2023, at around 04:30 am, 04 single shots were fired, aimed at a drone, flown by miscreants, hovering over a Kuki village.
The drone was again spotted at around 08:30 am and was tracked by Indian Army column deployed at Phougakchao.
Name and photograph of the alleged drone operator was shared with police at Phougakchao Police Station for necessary action for disturbing peace," it said.
The Indian Army has always maintained its neutrality and remains fully committed to bring peace to the State of Manipur and provide secure environment to bring normalcy, it added.