MNS: Apropos to the news article title “Families of slain militants allege fake encounter “ published in this paper it was stated that three hardcore militants killed in an encounter with Assam Rifles troops on 09 May 12 belong to UG group which has been active in the area of Maphou Dam and is involved in extortion with an intent of derailing the development process. The militants killed were heavily armed and in uniform.
Assam Rifles has always believed in homecoming of misguided youth and it has been an earnest endeavour to encourage fellow countrymen to shun path of violence and join the mainstream. It is due to vested interests of few individuals with narrow agenda, hampering peace and development process in the State, who propagate violence and are making all endeavours to discourage growing defections amongst their rank and file. It shows the frustration among different UG groups whose cadres are joining the main stream through homecoming ceremony. The initiative by Assam Rifles with excellent incentives from the State government has led by 190 surrenders to Inspector General Assam Rifles (South) since September 2011, which aptly displays the humane and people friendly attitude of Assam Rifles. The entire fraternity of Assam Rifles always encouraged surrenders and have been regularly approaching the Village Elders and parents of misguided youth to persuade them to stop gun culture. While a number of well wishers have been able to come forward and facilitate home coming of misguided youth some have been evading the issue. As the three deceased, rather than joining the mainstream created their own breakaway faction to disrupt peace and tranquility in the region. It is reiterated that all misguided youth who want to give up arms should not be discouraged by false propaganda.
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