The CPP likewise denounces the 41st IB for torturing and killing local resident Noel Viste of Barangay Poblacion, Lacub, who was among the 24 civilians rounded up by the operating troops of the 41st IB on September 5. They were forced to join the operations of the 41st IB in order to serve as human shields.
Binabatikos din ng PKP ang 41st IB sa pagtortyur at pagpatay sa lokal na residenteng si Noel Viste ng Barangay Poblacion, Lacub, na kasama ng 24 na sibilyang pwersahang isinama ng mga tropa ng 41st IB sa kanilang operasyon upang magsilbing pananggalang.