Imphal, September 25 2009: The proscribed Revolutionary people's Front (RPF) has refuted the allegation of the AR which appeared in some sections of the media on September 23 in the wake of the PLA cadres destroying a vacated building in Sikhong area while countercharging that the AR unleashes mayhem in the name of counter-insurgency.

Reacting to the AR's allegation, a statement issued by the Chief, Department of Publicity, RPF, GM Changjou admitted that the combined force of the PLA � the armed wing of the RPF � had destroyed a building vacated by the BSF in order to ensure that the building is not re-occupied by the security forces.

It also claimed that the outfit had launched attack on the same post twice before.

The residents around the post had suffered the wrath of the security forces aftermath the attacks.

The camp building was destroyed to prevent public buildings from being occupied by the security forces.

The outfit reiterated that the public should not ever let public buildings occupied by the security forces.

It noted that the security forces have forcibly occupied several public buildings at villages and localities, tourist centres, government school buildings.

The fact can be established from the news report after reporters went at Sajik Tampak recently.

It noted that some army officers have been placed under suspension for misappropriating sanctioned funds for counter-insurgency and using the fund in carrying out illegal trade on contraband items like ganja/no 4.Some army officers have also been found transporting teak to their respective homes.

The statement observed that the rights of soldiers are violated by their superior officers by using them as cook, launderers; gardening and making them clean their shoes and even women's clothing.

It stated that some officers have been killed by the bullets of their own soldiers.

The statement refuted the charge that the PLA cadres snatched mobiles, cash and valuable belongings of the villagers in their quest for mayhem.

It stated that the security forces are exaggerating the charge.

The PLA cadres have their own kit-book system.

The cadres are provided everything from clothing, wrist watch, and mobile handset to laptop.

This could be known well to the AR as they have taken the belongings of the cadres into their possession after arresting them.

The fact that the security forces did not prepare accurate seizure lists could be established from the claim they have made through the media.

The involvement of the security forces in raising and sheltering reactionary groups was known to the people through the media while citing instances of such counter-revolutionary groups including the Thakaba party � raised by the CRPF, and the gang group formed by the then CO of 17 Ar at Kangla in collaboration with a person from Langthabal.

Alleging the security forces of using villagers as human shield during the operation against the PLA by the army in Sajiktampak area, the outfit claimed that it had neither resorted to use civilians as human shields nor permit its cadres to resort to such means.

On the allegation that some drivers were also beaten up by the cadres, the statement not only refuted the charge but stated that the drivers might have been beaten up by the security forces.

It also clarified that the outfit did not ever target the SPOs.

The statement pointed out that though the outfit has taken a stance not to attack the 'brethren' state force personnel, the outfit will do whatever it can in order to safeguard themselves if attack by the state force personnel or if they intruded to their places.

It observed that peace and tranquility will prevail in the state only after all the security forces and Indian administrative machineries withdraw from the state.

It further urged all concerned not to let the security personnel occupy public buildings in the state.

The statement pointed out that several people including women have bore the brunt of the AR's atrocities.

It cited that the modesty and chastity of several women including Ahanjaobi, Thoinu, Rose, Manorama, Luingamla, Tohring Anal, Pramo, Bina, Sanjita, Mercy Kabui and others were robbed by the AR personnel.

Further, it observed that several people were caused to disappear at the hands of the SF including Bijoykumar, K Loken, Th Lokendro, Paul, Daniel, Khaijalam Paite, Sutlin Kom, Ng Angpok, NS John, AS Levi, Tayeb Ali, Boyai, and Chandam Chaoba.

These apart, there are several people � who have lost their husbands and sons � awaiting the judgment of the Gauhati High Court.

It stated that Kh Joychandra (9), Ph Boboi (7), S Joykumar (10), U Bijen (28) were victims of sodomy at the hands of the security forces.

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