UNLF begs pardon from bereaved families

IMPHAL, July 19: The United National Liberation Front, UNLF, has once again sought the forgiveness of the families of the victims of its mistaken ambush on a Tata Sumo passengers on June 25 in which ten people were killed. In a press released by the central Committee of the organisation, the UNLF said as much as it is an incident which the bereaved families will find difficult to forget, it will also leave a scar that will not easily heal on the UNLF. Explaining the circumstances that led to the unfortunate attack, the UNLF said it had laid an ambush on the vehicle mistakenly identifying it as a vehicle in which security forces were travelling in civil dresses. The release said it had prior intelligence that such a vehicle was passing their way and was waiting for it when the unfortunate vehicle arrived and was mistaken for it. Swearing all humility, the UNLF begged forgiveness, and prayed to the concerned parties not to play into the hands of Indian Intelligence agencies trying to drive a wedge between the UNLF and the people. The release asked if it could as a mark of its repentance, make some offering for the peace of the soul of the deceased. If the bereaved families allow the party this, it will treat itself as fortunate and forgiven for its grievous mistake, at least to some extent, the release said. The release said further investigation is on into the incident, and when enquiries are over, the party will, in keeping with its tradition, mete out suitable penalties to all found guilty. The report of the findings and action will be made known to the public when they have been accomplished, the release said.