Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 18 2009:
In a shocking development, allegations have been raised that a 11 year old girl child is being detained by security forces after she was picked up on August 14 .
Talking to the media at the Press Club today, the JAC Against Arrest of School Child, Salam Bidyarani, alleged that the child was taken into custody by a combined team of security force from her house on August 14 .
The JAC alleged that the combined team came to the house of the child at Nongmaikhong Mayai Leikai on August 14 and asked for her father, Salam Dewan.
When the child answered that her parents were out, she was taken away by the security personnel, alleged the JAC.
The child also reportedly fainted, while she was being taken away.
The security personnel also did not explain why they were looking for Dewan.
When The Sangai Express contacted the Mayang Imphal police station today, an officer said that since the child is suffering from Epilepsy, they have been taking care of her and added that she would be handed over to a responsible male member of the family.
Bidyarani is a Class VI student of Emmanuel Grace Academy, Nongmaikhong.
Meanwhile, the JAC has sought the intervention of the Governor in ensuring the safe and early release of the girl.
Submitting a memorandum to the Governor, the JAC has warned of intense agitation if the child is not freed by tomorrow.