Accused in POCSO case remanded to judicial custody till Oct 5
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, September 21 2022:
Special Judge (POCSO) Imphal East on Wednesday remanded the two accused who were formally arrested from Special Court (NIA) by Women PS Imphal East in connection with the case on Tuesday, to judicial custody till October 5.On Wednesday, the two accused, identified as Khagembam Sanjoy alias Athoi alias Pambei (28) s/o Kh Manglemba of Kumbi Setapur Maning Leikai and Leishangthem Khomei (53) s/o (L) Bidhu of Haraorou Mayai Leikai, were produced before the court via video conference with a prayer to send the duo to judicial remand.
According to the IO's report, Sanjoy sexually molested a minor girl at one of the hillocks in Takhel on September 12.Further investigation revealed that Khomei also molested the girl.
After listening to submissions of both sides, the Court remanded both Sanjoy and Khomei to judicial custody till October 5.It further ordered for providing necessary medical aid to Sanjoy.