NIA frames charges against Samarjit
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, November 24 2022:
In connection with the FIR registered in connection with the case of declaring independence of Manipur from India, National Investigation Agency (NIA) has framed charges against SALAI managing director Narengbam Samarjit while three individuals arrested in connection with the same case have been discharged.
NIA framed charges against Samarjit under Section 13 of UAP Act (inciting unlawful activity) and Section 120 (b) of IPC (criminal conspiracy) and submitted the same to the special court (NIA) Manipur on Thursday.
The court, however, discharged Elangbam Brojendro (42) of Keishampat Elangbam Leikai, Narengbam Biswajit (48) of Tera Loukrakpam Leikai and Akoijam Dipa Anand, who were also arrested in connection with the case.
The court then directed Samarjit to appear before the court for the near hearing on December 21 .
Mention may be made here that Samarjit along with Yambem Biren had formed a 'de jure' Manipur government on October 29, 2019 in London, UK after declaring Manipur's independence from India.
Samarjit had proclaimed himself as the self-styled external affairs and defence minister of the 'de jure' government based in London and Yambem Biren as the chief minister.