Thieves held at Hiyangthang
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 16 2016 :
Two thieves were caught while trying to break
into a shop owned by Buyamayum Md Muji of Hiyangthang
Tarahei Palli Machin on the intervening night of April 14 and 15 at
around 1.30 am.
According to Muhamadan Social Youth Club
(MSYC), Hiyangthang secretary, the duo tried to break into a shop
by kicking with their legs and the locals caught them on hearing the
noise.
The duo have been identified as Thounaojam Bidyasagar s/
o Th Ibomcha and Waikhom David s/o W Damen, both from Naran
Konjil under Wangoi Police Station.
The duo disclosed that two of their accomplices have escaped.
Members of MSYC and public handed over the two
thieves to the custody of Wangoi PS OC without inflicting any
harm to the duo as they do not believe in mob justice.
Further on April 15, the duo were handed over to their
respective parents after giving sound advice not to repeat in
the future by the OC of Wangoi PS in the presence of MSYC
members.