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Assam Rifles files defamation case against Manipur politician, notice sent
Sent a legal notice against a politician from Manipur for demoralizing the Central Armed Police Forces. Actually this notice was issued on 18th August itself. This notice has been issued against Maheshwar Thounaojam, National Secretary of the Republican Party of India (RPI-Athawale). It has been said on behalf of the Assam Rifles that the politician should publicly apologize.
A notice has been issued by the Assam Rifles against a politician from Manipur. In fact, the Assam Rifles has sent a legal notice against a politician from Manipur for damaging the organization's reputation and demoralizing the Central Armed Police Force.
The notice was served on August 18 to Maheshwar Thounaojam, national secretary of the Republican Party of India (RPI-Athawale), by a Shillong-based lawyer.
The notice states that the country's oldest paramilitary force is serving the nation and playing a vital role in ensuring peace, security, and development in various regions including Manipur. The notice said, "It is also pertinent to mention that though the State of Manipur is not a notified area under the AFSPA [Armed Forces Special Powers Act].
Thounaojam said that he would not apologize and that he was entitled to freedom of expression in a democratic country like India. He said, "I didn't make any statement, I asked a question. I didn't speak as a politician but as a meitei."
