Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 01:
In protest against the repeated arrest of a former PREPAK cadre who has been leading normal married life for the last 15 years by the Army and demanding his unconditional release, a Wakat Meepham was staged near Imphal College here today.
The protest demonstration was organised under the aegis of Yaipha Thourang and Nishaband and Nupi Marup from 9.30 am to 4.30 in protest against the arrest of Toijam Shyam (42) of Kwakeithel Heinou Khongnembi Lamdong Leikai by personnel of 57 Mountain Division in the wee hours of June 28. Army has reportedly handed over Shyam to the Singjamei police.
According to family members, Shyam has been leading a normal life and married for the last 15 years, but he is being arrested by the security forces repeatedly.
The aggrieved family members have also appealed to the PREPAK to come out with a clarification in this regard.