Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 09, 2009:
Reacting to the news report that appeared in the print and electronic media regarding Apunba Lup's allegation of inhuman treatment and torture meted out to its members, Superintendent of Manipur Central Jail, Sajiwa, Themthing Ngashangva clarified that the allegation was totally false and levelled without any basis.
A press release of the Superintendent said that a team of Manipur State Legal Services Authority paid a visit and personally interacted with the alleged 'subjected to inhuman treatment and torture victims' of Apunba Lup and denied the allegation by them.
The Superintendent also urged upon the media fraternity not to carry such news which are false without verification from the concerned authority.