Sit in protest against arrest of M Devan
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, December 13 2014 :
A sit-in-protest organized by the women of Thoubal Mela Ground to demand the immediate release of Moirangthem Devan who is in the custody of Thoubal Police was held at Thoubal Yairipok Lamkhai today.
In the demonstration, placards with slogans like 'Debangi Maral Kairino, Matik Chaba Praman Piyu' and 'Aingi Chatna Kanglonna Samajta Akiba Faohanganu' were also displayed by the protestors.
It may be mentioned that Moirangthem Devan was arrested by the police in connection with the case of brutal thrashing of Yambem Ongbi Mangi Devi after being blindfolded by unidentified persons at Thoubal Achouba Canal area on October 12 last.
Meanwhile, the wife of the arrested M Devan condemned the act saying that the police arrested him without any evidence supporting his involvement in the case, a release said.