Forced to pose for the camera
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 01 2017:
Idrish Ali of Kiyamgei Muslim Mayai Leikai has clarified that he did not distribute money in any way as alleged by the workers of Keirao AC independent candidate, Md Nasiruddin Khan.
Speaking to media persons at Manipur Press Club today, Idrish Ali said that he along with three other individuals went to his sister's house to tend to a sick member.
He claimed that they were caught by workers of the independent candidate along the way who accused them of distributing election money and even snatched a sum of Rs 12,000 from his money bag.
Idrish said, "The workers brought out some bundles of cash and forced us to hold them while they took photos.
They later charged us with distributing money for the election" .
He further claimed that the security personnel of the independent candidate thrashed them repeatedly after locking them up in
a room.