Armed rowdy thrashed by locals
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 07 2017:
Locals and Meira Paibis of Wabagai Mairenbam Leikai thrashed an armed rowdy for creating potentially life-threatening situations.
He was later handed over to police.
Speaking to mediapersons at Manipur Press Club, Wabagai Mairenbam Meira Paibi Lup secretary Mayengbam Indrani said, "Keeping in view the upcoming Assembly election, the locality has imposed a rule where election related feasts and merrymaking are prohibited in night.
Violating the prohibition, workers of BJP intending candidate organised a dinner party on January 6.When asked not to hold the dinner party, one Thounaojam Aboi pulled out his gun and threatened the Meira Paibis.
The workers along with Aboi were detained by the locals.
Aboi was thrashed by the locals and later handed over to police" .
Indrani said that action which poses a threat to human lives is not acceptable.
As such, the authority concerned should look into the matter and take up befitting action.
She also condemned the incident and added that intending candidates should respect the collective decision of a locality and adhere to the rules laid down by the locals.
Violating the decision of the people shows the disrespectful attitude of a person who wishes to be
the people's represetative.