Non-Manipuri found listed in electoral roll
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Kakching, October 01 2014:
Amid the prolonged agitation for implementation of Inner Line Permit System (ILPS) across the length and breadth of the state, a non-manipuri has been found listed in voters' list at two different wards of MLA O.Landhoni's Khangabok Assembly Constituency.
Identified as Raaj Singh son of Samol originally from Rangekari in Silchar, the non-local is at present residing at Khangabok by marrying a Manipuri woman namely Laishram Ibecha Devi daughter of Akusanou of Khangabok Makha Leikai.
His name in the voters' lists of ward no.15/10 and 15/5 in 35/7 Khangabok assembly constituency is allegedly mentioned as Moirangthem Raaj Singh son of M.Mani.
His voter ID.
number is KCV 0313791, according to a source.
In connection with an incident happened at the locality today, President of Rising Union Club (RUC), Khangabok Moirangthem Sharat told the media that Raaj, who is an alcoholic, hit on the head of RUC Club member Saikhom Ramesh (22) while the latter was sleeping at his home at around 7 am today without any reason.
Following the incident, the club members and womenfolk of the locality thrashed the non-manipuri before handing him along with his wife to Thoubal Police.
Meanwhile, in a meeting held at the locality, the local club and Meira paibis resolved to boycott the couple from the locality.
The meeting also warned the two not to stay anywhere in the state.