Brinda clarifies, apologises about her statement
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, October 04 2023:
Retired IPS officer Ihounaojam Brinda has clarified her statement alleging Arambai Tenggol and Meitei Leepun starting arson act in Churachandpur and naked parading two Kuki women was issued without any substance or evidence.
After a video purportedly showing Brinda accusing Arambai Tenggol and Meitei Leepun for the ongoing violence in the state went viral on social media, large number of Arambai Tenggol volunteers led by its leader went to Brinda's home on Wednesday around 11.30 am and demanded proof of her charges.
Following some heated debate, Brinda clarified that her statement has no supporting evidence and tendered apology to Arambai Tenggol and people of the state for her remark.
Later, members of Meitei Leepun also went to her home in the afternoon during which, she said that her statement was based on a false source, which does not have any substantiating evidence, and apologised for her remark.