Alam alleges
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 28 2012:
Congress worker and MOBEDS Assistant Project Officer Alam Azad has alleged that Agriculture Minister Abdul Nasir ordered his security escorts to arrest, beat up and shoot him (Alam Azad) in the ugly skirmish that broke out at a food stall of the ongoing Manipur Sangai Festival on November 26 night.
Speaking in a press conference held at Manipur Press Club today, Alam Azad said, he did not have any difference of opinion in politics with the Minister.
Talking about the incident at the Sangai Festival, Alam Azad said, he along with some officials was waiting for some police officers to give a party at the food stall that night.
Alam Azad said that he had once asked the Minister not to censure him (Alam) like he (Nasir) did in a programme at Darul Ulum, Lilong.
Alam added that he had submitted a report to Porompat Police Station regarding the Sangai Festival incident in which he was injured.
Saying that he would wait and watch the action taken up by police Alam added he would move the Court if needed.
Alam also expressed regret for creating inconveniences to the festival visitors.