HC directs not to arrest co-accused
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 02 2022:
A Single Bench of High Court of Manipur has directed the Officer-in-Charge of Imphal West women police station not to arrest the lecturers of Saina Institute of Medical Science (SIMS) Porompat who are co-accused in a rape case till September 7 .
The direction was given by Justice MV Muralidaran Single just two days after Session Judge Imphal West had rejected the anticipatory bail applications filed by co-accused Sonia Yambem @ Nonibala Chanu (29) d/o Y Kulla of Bamon Kampu Yambem Leikai and Laishram Kunjarani (28), d/o Ibopishak of Top Khongnang Makhong.
The same Bench, on August 31, had also granted interim bail to the main accused of the case Yumnam Surjitkumar Mangang (42), s/o Saratchandra of Khurai Kongkham Leikai who is the Managing Director cum founder of SIMS.
The next hearing will be held on September 7 .