Rally held against arrest
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 27, 2012:
In connection with the arrest of one Hijam Solendro (32) son of Hijam Iboton Singh of Yairipok Yambem Mayai Leikai by 15 Assam Rifles, Yambem Apunba Meira Paibi organised a protest rally at Yairipok yesterday.
Hijam Solendro was arrested by a team of 15 Assam Rifles from Yambem Leikai main road in the morning of January 26.During the rally, the protestors displayed placards which read as "Solendro is a civilian", "release him at the earliest without pre-condition", and "we condemned the act of Assam Rifles".
The Meira Paibi Lup decided to intensify their agitation further.
Family members informed that he is an innocent person who works as labourer.
He was arrested when he along with some collegues were returning from a candidate's house.
The Assam Rifles alleged that arrested Solendro is an UNLF cadre.
Meanwhile, police source informed that Solendro was handed over to them and he is now in the custody of Yairipok police station.