Candidate stoned, hospitalised
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 07 2017:
The Zilla Parishad candidate of 7- Kairang Khomidok and former Adhyaksha of Imphal East, Badarur Rahman s/o (retd IPS) Md Addul Rahman, is currently undergoing treatment at Hatta Public Hospital, after a rock thrown by unknown miscreants hit him on his back .
The incident happened as he was coming out after inspecting polling stations 6/19 and 7/19 of Heingang Gram Panchayat today .
Speaking to media persons, Badarur Rahman claimed that while he was inspecting the polling booths after casting his vote, at around 10.30 am, he received news regarding unethical practices at polling station 6/19 and 7/19 at Heingang Mayai Leikai Primary School .
After reaching the spot, Badarur Rahman allegedly came across ballot paper manipulation and other malpractices and thus complained to the officials concerned .
However, as soon as he exited the polling station, he was struck by a thrown rock on his back and he had to be rushed to the Public Hospital at Hatta .
There are a total of 21 polling stations in Kairang Khomidok GP and Heingang GP, 12 for Kairang Khomidok GP and 9 for Heingang .
He stated that the election process has taken a serious setback due to complications at the 12 polling station of Kairang GP.
He claimed that one Md Zahir Khan (24) s/o Md Belal Khan was injured after being shot on his left leg with a double barrel gun .
One Md Kabir Hussain (25) s/o Md Abothe of Kairang Awang Leikai, sustained injuries on both his thighs from tear gas shells used to control the situation at Kairang Awang Leikai and Talim (17) s/o Suresh of Khomidok Umang Leikai also sustained injuries after being struck by thrown rocks .
All the injured individuals are also receiving treatment at Hatta Public Hospital, he added .
Badarur Rahman also pointed out that one Md Sajish (27) s/o Md Mano is currently undergoing treatment at JNIMS after he was hit on the head with a bamboo stick .
The Zilla Parishad candidate also expressed desire for re-poll at Heingang GP and Kairang Khomidok GP, with proper security measures .
Zilla Parishad candidates Md Badarur Rahman (7- Kairang Khomidak), Md Amo (Kairang GP and S Leben (Heingang GP) are contesting in the election.