Accused attacked
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 07 2015 :
A 25-year-old rape accused was attacked by a large number of women at Cheirap Court complex today.
The incident happened at around noon when accused Chongtham Rohit alias Ronald s/o Ch Radhakanta was brought out from the Court room of District and Sessions Court, Imphal West after he was produced before the Court under FIR number 37 (7) 2015 of Imphal West women police station under Section 6 of POCSO Act 2012 .
The womenfolk of the victim's locality, who gathered there since morning tried to attack Rohit.
However, a security team took him inside the prisoners' van and sped away from the Court complex.
The irate womenfolk told reporters that Rohit had allegedly committed the heinous crime on a minor differently abled girl.
They also demanded that befitting punishment be awarded to the accused.
Earlier, the Court remanded Rohit to judicial custody till August 21 .
It may be mentioned that Rohit was allegedly caught red handed while committing the crime by the victim's elder brother at their house at around 2.20 pm on July 1 .
When Rohit's father Radhakanta was summoned by locals the same day regarding the incident, he assured them to punish his son.
On July 3, locals handed over Rohit to Imphal West police.
He is lodged in Sajiwa Central jail from 11 July.