Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 15:
Asserting that Huinningsumbam Shyam alias Anthony (38) apprehended by personnel of 3 AR on November 12 was an innocent citizen serving as a teacher in the Siamsinpawlpi Residential School, Red Cross Road Churachandpur since 1998, the Apunba Meira Paibi Lup, Churachandpur has demanded immediate release of Shyam without any condition, conveyed a press release.
Meanwhile, a statement issued by PIB (DW) maintained that H Shyam alias Anthony was nabbed along with H Dibeshwar on November 13 from Khuga Tampak based on intelligence report that Shyam was an active cadre of UNLF.
Moreover, a .22 carbine was also recovered from Shyam besides admitting himself that he was a cadre of the outfit during questioning.
The security forces exercised great restraint and followed all the procedures while apprehending SS cpl Shyam, mentioned the PIB (DW) statement.