AR exercise restraint in maintaining law and order
Source: IT News
Imphal, January 04 2021:
On 29 December, an unruly mob led by certain villagers with vested interests had tried to cause unwarranted violence at P Sejol COB of Assam Rifles in Churachandpur district.
The mob tried to tarnish the image of the security forces and was demanding release of the three individuals accused of harbouring a dreaded insurgent who had been apprehended with two M-16 Rifles, ammunition and other war-like stores .
Inspite of grave provocation and unruly behaviour, the officer commanding and the men of Assam Rifles handled the violent mob in a very mature and professional manner.
They exercised restraint and ensured safety of the civilians in face of grave provocation even at the cost of their personal safety.
A FIR was lodged against the provocateurs at Police Station, Henglep on 30 December 20 for instigating and engineering mob violence with intent to cause grievous hurt to military personnel on bonafide duty, damaging government property, unauthorised trespassing into sensitive military establishment and blocking government work in a disturbed area of Churachandpur district.
The insurgent was arrested from Tuilaphai along with three other persons who had harboured him.
These three individuals were however, released after issuing a warning not to indulge in illegal activities and also on the assurance of the local CSOs that they will ensure that these persons desist from illegal actions in future.
The restraint and maturity showed by security forces not only ensured peace and harmony but also ensured that it lives upto the title of "Sentinels of the North-East" .