Pre-arrest bail
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 07 2022:
The Court of Session Judge Imphal West granted pre arrest interim bail to the Sub Inspector of Telecom Department who has been accused of assaulting a woman (street vendor) at Tera Lukram Leirak Machin on September 4, today.
The anticipatory bail application was filed by accused Haobijam Babuchouba Meetei (50) from Thanga Oinam Leikai presently staying at Tera Sapam Leirak.
The counsel of the petitioner submitted that the accused went to meet Haobijam Ningol Ningthoujam (ongbi) Mangolnganbi Devi at Tera Lukram Leirak Machin to collect his money on September 4 at around 7 pm.
The counsel claimed that the woman, however, got furious and tried to attack the petitioner using a knife.
It also claimed that the petitioner pushed the woman only to save himself.
Claiming that some personnel of Lamphel police informed the petitioner to appear before the police station following the incident, the counsel alleged that the petitioner didn't commit any offence.
The counsel further claimed that charges levelled against the policeman are false.
The Court perused the application and enclosed documents, following which it directed that the matter will be considered after a detailed report is received.
The next hearing will be held on September 16 .