15 days judicial remand for rape accused
Source: The Sangai Express
Thoubal, February 01 2019:
A person accused of sexual assault on his 17 year old relative, was slapped 15 days judicial remand by the District and Session Judge, Thoubal today amidst chaotic atmosphere outside the Thoubal Court created by the local women groups.
The accused has been identified as Wangjam Himalaya s/o Kumar of Kairanbi Mathak Leikai, Thoubal Wangmataba.
He was arrested on January 27 as a rape accused in connection with the sexual assault case on his 17 year old cousin sister on January 16 after the victim's mother registered a complaint at Thoubal police.
In the meantime, group of local women stormed the Thoubal Court premises today demanding befitting punishment of the accused.
Meanwhile, a public meeting jointly organized by YDSO Club and Nupi Chaokhat Khongthang Lup, Thoubal Wangmataba was held in the evening at Wangmataba Litan Makhong in the presence of Councillor of the area regarding the matter.
In the meeting, the members present unanimously resolved to oust Himalaya from the Leikai and agreed to press the accused person to compensate the victim appropriately.