Anticipatory bail granted
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 06 2021:
Session Judge Imphal West on Tuesday granted anticipatory bail to 41 year old social worker cum political activist of Manipur People's Party (MPP), Thokchom Sharjukumar.
A case was registered against him for allegedly creating/promoting enmity, hatred or ill will through a WhatsApp group.
The counsel of Sharjukumar submitted that he is a social worker cum political activist who joined Manipur People's Party (MPP) in September 2014 .
He has been engaged in welfare work in various capacities since then.
It is further submitted that Thokchom Sharjukumar created a WhatsApp group of MPP in August 2020 for sharing information amongst the party members.
It was learnt that an FIR was registered against him at Cyber Crime Police Station for allegedly promoting enmity, hatred or ill will between classes through the group.
Alleging that Sharjukumar never indulged in activities that promote enmity and that charges levelled against him are concocted, the counsel prayed for the anticipatory bail.
The Court on perusal of the application and documents enclosed granted anticipatory bail.
The Court fixed July 16 for the next hearing.