3 non-locals burglars held
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 03 2014 :
Three non-locals who were caught stealing items from houses and shops by locals are handed over to their respective family through FREINDS.
Speaking to reporters at its office located at Keishampat today, Resource Development secretary of FREINDS, Ng Iboyaima said that three young non-local boys were handed over to FREINDS today by Thangmeiband Polem Leikai Youth Club after they were caught for stealing.
While one of the boys stayed at a rented house at Thangmeiband Polem Leikai, the two other stayed at a rented house at Khoyathong Polem Leikai and near ABC Godown respectively.
The boys were charged of stealing mobile phones, money, and other items from their respective landlord and several shops.
Iboyaima urged all concerned not to rent houses without establishing and verifying the antecedents of the tenants.
While reminding during the press meet that the society has been enforcing a ban on selling of land to non-Manipuris, FREINDS publicity secretary, W Santa pointed out that negotiation for selling-purchasing of land with non-locals at Char Hajare has been going on.
He urged all concerned not to sell land to non-locals.