Manipur Police Debunks Social Media Rumors of Arson Near Assam Rifles Headquarters
Northeast Desk, August 17, 2024 — The Manipur Police have firmly refuted claims circulating on social media regarding an alleged arson incident near the IG Assam Rifles (South) headquarters in Mantripukhri. Addressing the rumors, the police clarified on X (formerly Twitter), “This is wrong information. No such incident of arson near IG AR (South) happened on 16th August 2024.”
The police statement came in response to a Facebook post alleging that a house belonging to Mr. Ringo, the ADC Chairman of Chandel district, was set ablaze around 2:40 PM on August 16. The post claimed the property, which previously belonged to a Kuki family, was intentionally torched by unidentified individuals. The post further alleged that three men on Royal Enfield motorcycles were spotted near the scene and were believed to be involved in the incident.
Manipur Police have urged the public to exercise caution and refrain from sharing unverified information that could potentially inflame tensions in the region. The police reiterated their commitment to maintaining peace and security and encouraged citizens to rely on official sources for accurate information.