Vehicle lifter held
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 25 2013:
Thanks to CCTV footage, a 20-year old youth was caught red-handed while trying to lift a vehicle today in front of the official quarters of MLA Th Shyamkumar, at the entry point of Majorkhul.
The lifter has been identified as BM Adalat Sheikh s/o BM Yaima of Hiyangthang Tarahei Konjin.
The youth came to the place in a Yamaha R15 bike this morning around 10.40.He was seen, through the CCTV camera, making futile attempt to open the cars parked in front of the MLA's quarters one by one.
He was caught red-handed by the attendants and workers of the MLA while he attempted to open the door of a white colour Eon Car (MN-01S-3090) .
Later, he was handed over to personnel of City PS.
BM Adalat said that the R15 bike (MN05B-6175) which he rode belongs to his brother.
However, the vehicle document he produced and the vehicle did not match.
Meanwhile, speaking to reporters, MLA Shyamkumar said that around 7/8 vehicles have been stolen in front of his quarters since some times back.
He said the attempt to lift another vehicle was thwarted today thanks to the CCTV camera installed in his premises.
The MLA urged all concerned to stop to eke out a living by illegal means.