Extortion bid by NSCN (IM) cadres alleged
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, May 19 2015 :
A man was reportedly beaten up by armed cadres of NSCN (IM) when he refused to hand over the money to the outfit in Ukhrul district on Monday.
Daniel Nunglen(45) from Chatlou village was supposed to hire some vehicles for use in election campaigning for his brother-in-law named Singrengam A Shimray, an INC candidate who is contesting the upcoming Autonomous District Council (ADC) polls from Chingai constituency.
The incident occurred around 7:30 pm.
He was whisked away by four NSCN (IM) cadres from Wino market after bundling him inside a Gypsy vehicle.
He was then brought to a farm house at Ikum Lambi reportedly belonging to one Dr Nelson.
The NSCN (IM) cadres then demanded Rs 4 lakh from him.
He was severely beaten up in the alleged extortion bid as he did not have the money.
Daniel was rushed to Advanced Hospital, Imphal after he suffered injuries in the assault.
Daniel was later brought to a regional office of the outfit located at Phungrutang and then he was freed around 2 pm on Tuesday.
The armed NSCN (IM) cadres told him that they knew he had Rs 4 lakh as election campaigning fund, Daniel told journalists at Advanced Hospital.