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Mizoram Student Body Refutes Extortion Allegations by Fuel Station Workers
✍️ timesofindia.indiatimes.com
🗓 11 Sep 2026, 04:33 AM
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The Mizoram Students’ Body has publicly denied claims that it forced fuel station staff to pay money, calling the allegations baseless.
The Mizoram Students’ Body issued a formal statement on Tuesday denying media reports that it had extorted money from workers at a local fuel station. The organization said the allegations were unfounded and that it has never engaged in any form of financial coercion.
The claims originated after a small group of fuel station employees alleged that they were asked to make regular payments to representatives of the student body. No evidence was presented to substantiate the accusations, and the students’ union highlighted that its activities are limited to academic and cultural initiatives.
In response, the union demanded a thorough investigation by the Mizoram police to clear its name, urging the media to refrain from publishing unverified stories. Local authorities confirmed that a preliminary inquiry has been opened, but no formal charges have been filed so far.
The Mizoram Students’ Body, which represents thousands of university and college students across the state, reiterated its commitment to lawful conduct and urged the public to await the outcome of the official probe before drawing conclusions.
The claims originated after a small group of fuel station employees alleged that they were asked to make regular payments to representatives of the student body. No evidence was presented to substantiate the accusations, and the students’ union highlighted that its activities are limited to academic and cultural initiatives.
In response, the union demanded a thorough investigation by the Mizoram police to clear its name, urging the media to refrain from publishing unverified stories. Local authorities confirmed that a preliminary inquiry has been opened, but no formal charges have been filed so far.
The Mizoram Students’ Body, which represents thousands of university and college students across the state, reiterated its commitment to lawful conduct and urged the public to await the outcome of the official probe before drawing conclusions.