Committee demands probe into mob violence
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, July 24 2021:
All Manipur Muslim Development Committee (AMMDC) has strongly condemned the inhumane torture meted out to Hafiz Riyashad (22) son of Md Mani Khan, Md Zamir Khan (25) son of Md Majid Ali and Md Ajmir (22) son of Md Samsul Haque, all from Sangaiyumpham Sabal Khunou at Leishangthem Khong Manung, Thoubal on July 20 on alleged ground of theft.
In a release, AMMDC general secretary Sheikh Atauddin said that the three people were tortured inhumanely, slashed their tongues and brutalised their genitals.
Such inhumane acts of violence and torture should not be done in a democratic society.
Refuting the charges of theft levelled against the three, Atauddin contended that the three youths simply travelled to Khilakhong, but due to instigation under the influence of some locals with vested interests, they were thrashed with one of the tortured victims succumbing to injuries.
Even if the trio had indulged in theft, there is law court and home department to look into the matter.
There is no meaning of law, court and home department if such acts of mob violence take place, he added.
Pointing out that Hafiz Riyashad, who succumbed to the brutal torture, completed 'Hafiz' which is related to Islam religion; Atauddin said that the deceased Hafiz is waiting for his marriage.
Demanding the government to frame a policy so that such violent acts do not recur in future, he also urged authorities concerned to probe the incident and take action against the perpetrators without delay.
AMMDC will not remain silent if the government fails to take action, he cautioned, and asserted that it will support every movement launched by the JAC formed against the killing.