Cops threaten media persons
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, September 21 2012:
Media persons, who went to cover the torch rally taken out at Keirang Lamdaibung over alleged foul play in the recently held Panchayat elections in respect of Laipham Khunnou Gram Panchayat, were not only prohibited from taking photographs by the OC of Heingang Police Station but also threatened to smash their cameras if they do not comply.
The torch rally which started at around 7 this evening was flagged off from Keirang Lamdaibung.
When the rallyists were approaching Salanthong after crossing over Keirang Lai Umang Lairikyengbam Leikai, security personnel led by the OC of Heingang Police Station stopped them.
When the media persons went in and tried to cover the scene, the OC prohibited them from taking pictures, saying that it was an order of the SP.
The OC also threatened to destroy the cameras of the reporters.