Many decry assault by security personnel
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 12 2023:
Local clubs and Meira Paibis of Sangaiprou and surrounding areas have strongly condemned the physical assault of two residents of Sangaiprou Mamang Leikai by a personnel of the Central Armed Police Forces and team today.
Sangaiprou Naharol Club (SNC) in a statement in formed that the personnel and his team physically as saulted the two residents on the alleged charge of theft and vandalizing his house in the outburst of communal violence.
The two residents have been identified as Tokpam Malemnganba (27 yrs) s/o Tokpam Mocha and Naorem Ongbi Manglembi Devi (57 yrs) .
SNC claimed that the personnel allegedly dragged Malemnganba from his sleep and assaulted him badly while Manglembi was dragged and beaten up.
An emergency meeting was held today attended by Sangaiprou Naharol Club, SYDC Club, Meira paibis and Patsoi Assembly Constituency Peace Committee members against the hideous act of the personnel and his team by holding arms to torment innocent citizens.
The meeting took firm resolutions against today's inci-dent which include filing an FIR against the involved personnel and his team and not to compromise on any terms until befitting punishment is provided.
The meeting also demanded termination of the said personnel thereby declaring him as a criminal.
Further the local clubs and meira paibis maintained that the personnel will be held responsible for any further untoward acts of communal conflict in Sangaiprou area in view of the tense situation in the State.
The attendees also urged the authorities concerned to deploy adequate police force in Sangaiprou and nearby areas for the protection of Meiteis.
Meanwhile, the higher officials and authorities concerned informed that strict departmental actions will be taken up and befitting punishment will be awarded to the personnel involved in today's case of physical assault.