PRO junks NSCN-IM claim of AR-KNA nexus
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, February 18 2024:
Categorically dismissing the allegations levelled by the armed NSCN-IM about involvement of involvement of the Assam Rifles based at Phaikok in the killing of one Honpam Chithung on February 10 in Myanmar by KNA (B), PRO IGAR (S) asserted that such unfounded charges testify that the NSCN (IM) wants to create an environment of distrust in Ukhrul and Kamjong areas.
Such irresponsible allegations clearly indicate towards NSCN-IM harbouring and abetting anti-national elements, said the PRO in a statement with reference to a published in this daily as well as some other newspapers on February 18.In response to the NSCN-IM statement, as filed by the Newmai News Network, alleging involvement of Assam Rifles based at Phaikok collaborating with KNA (B) in the February 10 killing in Myanmar, the PRO contended that the (victim) namely Honpam Chithung of Harkui Kathe Tang, Ngaprum, Kumrum under Phungyar police station in Ukhrul district figured among the list of 'Most Wanted' of National Investigation Agency (NIA) and was wanted in NIA case No RC-05/2018/NIA/GUW (State Police FIR No 11(5)2018 dated 22.05.2018 of Ukhrul Police Station, Manipur).
As per credible inputs, the individual was also an arms supplier of NSCN (IM) and was killed inside Myanmar on February 10, 2024, maintained the PRO, adding that it is matter of great concern that an Indian citizen who was in wanted list of NIA was found in foreign territory (Myanmar).
It is also highlighted that NSCN (IM) alleging Assam Rifles for death of an individual (in NIA's most wanted list) in a foreign territory on communal affinity reflects clear ulterior motive to malign the image of Indian security forces, said the PRO, while affirming that Assam Rifles is committed to ensuring peace and harmony, and will work with unified determination to achieve it.