RAF Issues Rebuttal Denying Casteist Remarks in Viral Video; CBI Director to Arrive in Manipur

With respect to a circulation of a video clip on various social media platforms regarding RAF action in Manipur, the Central Reserve Police Force/Rapid Action Force has issued a rebuttal on Tuesday, denying casteist remarks in the viral video.

“A video is being circulated on Whatsapp groups/ Twitter showing that RAF personnel while dealing with violent mob are passing casteist remarks. The voice in the alleged video clip is not of RAF personnel. It appears that video maker has intentionally recorded casteist remarks in his own voice to tarnish the image of RAF troops," said officials in the central forces.

The central force stated that the alleged video has been made to defame and discourage the RAF force personnel who are performing their duty with high level of dedication and sincerity. The RAF personnel remained deployed in different parts of Imphal city for law-and-order duty throughout the day and even during night hours. RAF personnel work on the principle of use of minimum force and graded response to the situation, it stated.

"The RAF troops has been diligently serving the nation and playing a pivotal role in restoration of law-and-order situation in Manipur. The RAF troops are instrumental in ensuring peace, security and normalcy in various disturbed areas of Manipur,” it added.

Meanwhile, Chief Minister of Manipur has stated that the Central Investigation Bureau (CBI) will be arriving in Imphal on Wednesday to expedite the crucial investigation into the crime committed against the two students who were killed allegedly by unknown miscreants.

Taking to X (formerly Twitter), N. Biren Singh said, "In light of the distressing news that emerged yesterday regarding the tragic demise of the missing students, I want to assure the people of the State that both the state and central government are closely working together to nab the perpetrators."

"To further expedite this crucial investigation, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Director, along with a specialized team, will be arriving in Imphal tomorrow morning in a special flight," added Biren Singh.

Biren also said that he has been constantly in touch with the Union Home Minister Amit Shah to find the perpetrators and bring them to justice.