ZILLAI appeals
Source: The Sangai Express
Kangpokpi, April 28 2017:
ZILLAI, a Vaiphei Students' Association has condemned the arrest and torture of one Lamthainlal of Heiroklian village, Kangpokpi during an operation conducted by a combined force of Imphal West commando and 6 AR, Andro post, conveyed a press release issued by secretary of the association.
The combined force recovered some arms from Lamthainlal which were originally left by some suspected militants who fled the village before the operation.
According to village authority and Church members, Lamthainlal is an innocent man and is not linked with any militant group.
"It is unfortunate that the combined force arrested a Church elder based on mere suspicion without any investigation", it added.
The association appealed for safe release of Lamthainlal at the earliest.