Penalise 'rapist' call issued
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 17 2018:
Irate locals and womenfolk have demanded the authority concerned to take up necessary action against one Irom Rakesh alias Naoba (25) of Lamboi Khongnangkhong Mamang Leikai (who was accused of raping a minor inside his school van) and have warned against any attempt to release the accused on bail.
Speaking to media persons at Manipur Press Club today, a woman leader of the victim's locality said .that the accused will be brought before the Court on April 21 and added that the accused may be let off on bail if there are lack of evidences/investigation against the said accused.
She also assured that the locals/people will not resort to arson and banishment of the family of the accused.
It may be mentioned that Irom Rakesh allegedly raped the minor in his school van on April 2 on the way back from school.