Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 23:
Coming out strongly against the alleged high-handedness of the security forces in asking an innocent person to come to their camp after picking him up and releasing him after a good thrashing earlier, the locals of Singjamei Mayengbam Leikai today staged a Wakat Meepham.
Talking to mediapersons, the protestors who participated in the Wakat Meepham held from 10 am to 4 pm, informed that Sougrakpam Dayal (30) of Singjamei Mayangbam Leikai was picked up by security forces who identified themselves as Army and Commandos after issuing arrest memo on April 21 at around 11am.He was released in the wee hours.
After he was taken back to his house, the security personnel took away the warrant issued to the family in connection with his arrest.
Apart from asking him to come to their camp again within two days, the security personnel demanded that he hand over whatever weapons he had hidden.
The protestors contended that Dayal is an innocent man who runs a Cement shop to earn his livelihood.
Although no formal complaint had been lodged with the police in this connection, a person who identified himself as Sanjoy telephoned today, warning that the JK Light Infantry at Bishnupur and Police Commandos wanted to know at whose behest the protest demonstration was staged and added tnat its consequence will not be good.