AR rubbishes ambulance driver assault charge
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, September 25 2023:
Referring to reports regarding assault of an ambulance driver by Assam Rifles on Saturday, PRO IGAR (S) has clarified that no column of Assam Rifles was deployed at the specified location at the time of incident.
According to PRO IGAR (S), deployment of Assam Rifles is undertaken based on specific requisition by state police.
Assam Rifles troopers always operate alongside police, especially in Imphal city, the PRO stated, adding that the allegations of Assam Rifles independently undertaking checking and stopping of vehicles is baseless and misleading.
Assam Rifles is a professional paramilitary force with a well-established chain of command and strict adherence to rules of engagement, the PRO maintained, while also highlighting that the force remains committed to assist the local populace and shall always continue to do so.
Assam Rifles pays highest regard to persons associated with the medical profession and expresses solidarity with them for their selfless service, the PRO stated.