Asem Bhakta Singh, Special Correspondent North East
Imphal: Assam Rifles strongly condemns and refutes the unfounded & deplorable allegations made by Kuki Inpi Manipur in their press release of 27 January 2024 against Col Oinam Akash, SM, Commandant, 18 AR in the press rebuttal release by HQ IGAR (East).
Col Oinam Akash, a decorated soldier belonging to Manipur has been instrumental in restoring peace in the sensitive Dolaithabi area.
The locals in the area of Saikul, Dolaithabi, Sangolmang, belonging to all communities are well aware of the massive efforts put in by the officer & his soldiers, acting with disregard to their own personal safety to keep the civilians safe. His relentless efforts in essuring a peaceful atmosphere in the area has been commendable.
It is very unfortunate to see an organisation of the stature of Kuki Inpi, fall prey to malicious propaganda and make such unfounded radical and communal allegations against the gallant and decorated officer. Such statements are not only defaming but also devoid of the ground realities. It was the troops under his command that took proactive actions to stop the miscreants in the area of Khamenlok on 27 January 2024.
Assam Rifles will continue to discharge its duties in an impartial, fair & firm manner. Assam Rifles reassures their commitment in establishing peace in the state and requests the population to refrain from falling prey to such malicious and vitiated allegations.
