Minor allegedly raped, accused held
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, February 27 2020: In yet another report of increasing crimes against women and children in Manipur, a 22 year old youth was arrested for allegedly raping a minor sister of one of his friends yesterday night, taking advantage of the hectic atmosphere of a marriage ceremony.

According to a source, the minor reportedly went missing after the marriage ceremony, which led to the concerned family members and locals launching a search in their locality and the surrounding areas.

Later, at around 11 pm, she was found unconscious in a paddy field located at Nongada Maning Leikai (Santipur) Hiripat, under Lamlai PS.

When she regained consciousness, she disclosed about what happened to her and following her revelation, her family members filed a complaint before Lamlai PS.

Acting swiftly, Imphal East district police and Women PS, Imphal East, were able to arrest the accused, identified as Sanasam Malemnganba (22) s/o Inao of Sawombung Mayai Leikai today around noon.

One more individual, identified as Laishram Tangba (23) s/o L Jilangamba of Sawombung Thongkhong was also picked up by police on suspicion in connection with the case and detained for further investigation.

Today evening, a team of State Forensic Science experts and a team of Imphal East women PS conducted inquest of the incident site and the surrounding area.

The source mentioned that during preliminary interrogation, it came to light that both Sanasam Malemnganba and Laishram Tangba are friends of the victim's elder brother.

On the other hand, before police were able to arrest Malemnganba, a large number of Nongada Meira Paibis took out a protest rally and attempted to storm Lamlai PS demanding the arrest of the culprits involved in the heinous crime and to give them befitting punishment.

However they were stopped by a large number of police personnel, including women police, near Lamlai VDF post, before reaching the station.

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