AHRC urges Government
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, June 08 2011:
Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC), Hong Kong has issued an urgent appeal to India and Manipur Governments to take up necessary actions regarding the alleged custodial death of Salam Sanjoy (19) of Sagolband Moirang Hanuba Leirak, Imphal.
According to press release issued by Human Rights Alert, the appeal mentioned that Sanjoy died at the custody of 12 Maratha Light Infantry stationed at the campus of Patsoi Police Station of Imphal West district on April 29 last.
Separate appeals were sent to Union Defence Minister AK Anthony, Union Home Minister P Chidambaram, NHRC Chairperson KG Balakrishnan, State Chief Minister O Ibobi, State DGP Y Joykumar and State Chief Secretary DS Poonia.
The appeal alleged Manipur police of trying to cover-up the custodial death as case of suicide.