TKS alleges assault by SDPO Wungpam Kasar
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, December 17, 2011: NSAM general secretary Seth A Shatsang and TKS president Yangmi Khapai were physically assaulted and threatened with intimidating gunshots by SDPO Wungpam Kasar in front of the TKS office premises, which is located opposite to the mini secretariat complex in Ukhrul, claimed a TKS release.

This afternoon, ANSAM volunteers asked the security personnel manning the mini secretariat to close the entrance gate during the curfew hour.

In this wake, Ukhrul DC R Sudhan verbally issued arrest order against the persons responsible for such action.

SDPO Kasar, acting on DC’s verbal arrest order, stormed the office chamber of TKS president with a posse of policemen and made an abortive attempt to arrest the ANSAM leader Seth, the move which was intervened and resisted by TKS activists.

The ANSAM activist was then asked to accompany the police to DC office and as they moved out of the office, Kasar rained blows on Seth and Yangmi, alleged the release.

He (Kasar) whipped out his service revolver and allegedly fired at both the legs of the student leaders, but missed fortunately as the duo managed to duck the shots.

The police officer even kicked and slapped the ANSAM leader despite the TKS activists appealing for calm in full public view.

Police, fearing retaliation from the gathering crowd, fired several rounds in the air and lobbed tear gas canisters which left many injured.

In the melee, one Excel Hongchui (32), an innocent man from Phungcham village, was arrested and brutally assaulted by inspector Hopeson Chiphang, Ukhrul reserve officer (RO) and SDPO Kasar.

Hongchui was rifle butted and beaten by the both the police officers and sustained serious injury in the eye, legs and ribs.

He was rushed to District Hospital and has been advised to undergo for further medical treatment in Imphal.

On hearing the news of police brutality in Ukhrul this afternoon, the Naga student’s body had shut down all Government offices in the four Naga districts in the state.

Later, the TKS submitted a memorandum and held a meeting with the DC demanding suspension of Inspector Hopeson Chiphang, Ukhrul reserve officer (RO) and SDPO W Kasar from service within 48 hours.

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