AR personnel thrash ADC candidate
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 29 2015 :
Independent candidate of 10-Aihang Constituency of ADC election, Daniel Leivon Lamkang has been allegedly beaten up severely by troops of 22 Assam Rifles at Kakching Khunou Lamkhai on Sugnu road in Thoubal district at around 11.50 pm.
In a statement, Daniel said that he along with his cousin brother were returning home in his private vehicle after an election campaign.
On the their way to home, an AR team stopped them at Kakching Khunou Lamkhai for frisking.
Daniel said that he disclosed his identity as an Independent candidate for the ADC election to the security team and allowed them to check his vehicle.
However, a Manipuri speaking Jawan not only queried irrelevant matters but also punched his head and slapped his face repeatedly, Daniel alleged.
He further said that the Jawan also threatened to shoot him.
Daniel said that he saw a white coloured Gypsy with Assam number parked nearby, however he could not ascertain the registration number as it was dark.
Daniel further said that when he reached home at around midnight, he found his money missing from the vehicle.
Stating that the conduct of the AR Jawan was against the Constitution of India and election code of conduct, Daniel demanded the Election Commission of India and State Government to take punitive against the AR team.
He said that intense agitation would be initiated if action is not taken against the security team.