Cops suspended for ignoring mob attack
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, June 28 2017:
In an unprecedented move, three police personnel have been placed under suspension for remaining mute spectators to an incident of mob justice that took place at Thangal Bazar.
Addressing media persons at his office chamber, SP Imphal West Themthing Ngashangva said that two vehicle lifters were severely thrashed by a mob numbering around 20-30 people at Khoyathong Sani Mandir today at around 2 pm .
He said that video clippings of the incident which were circulated in social media went viral .
He admitted that three police personnel who were posted at the area remained silent spectators to the incident .
While a case has been registered in City police station in connection with the incident, the three irresponsible police personnel have been suspended .
A departmental inquiry will be conducted against them, the SP added.