Sit-in-protest staged, mother pledges son's innocence
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, November 23 2014: Uripok Achom Leikai and Khumanthem Leikai Meira Paibis staged a sit-in-protest at Achom Leikai today demanding immediate release of RK Surjit who was taken into custody for his alleged connection with the proscribed PLA.

Surjit's mother, who took an active part in the protest demonstration here today, defying the charges made against her son by the Manipur State Police Department, said Surjit, 34, father of three children, was leading an ordinary life as a shopkeeper.

Surjit was arrested by the district police commando, Imphal West on November 21 from Iroisemba near Hiden community hall for his alleged connection with the PLA.

On November 20, she continued, at around 10.30 pm a CID sub-inspector came to Surjit's house armed with guns and inquired the whereabouts of Surjit.

Surjit wasn't home till then, she informed.

The sub-inspector, whose face was all covered up when he entered, turned out to be one Surjit's former friend Sushil, alleged Surjit's mother.

Before leaving, Sushil placed a demand of Rs 3 lakh to be delivered within the time frame of 10 days failing which, she alleged, Sushil threatened to kill Surjit.

On November 21, at around 7.30 am Shushil allegedly hauled up a helper in Surjit's shop, Saikhom Subon, 23, s/o S Loken, Naoremthong, demanding that he snap his ties with Surjit.

On the same day, at around 9 am, Sushil allegedly came to Surjit's shop at Iroisemba and started threatening Surjit with his gun.

Subon's father S Loken, who came for a visit, saw the ruckus and together with his son and Surjit seized Sushil and later handed him to Manipur police commandos, Surjit's mother informed.

Surjit was arrested and handed over to Lamphel PS on his way back from the PS at Langol View.

According to S Loken, he and Surjit had visited Lamphel PS to file a complaint against Sushil.

Their complaint was however rejected.

RK Surjit, s/o Bheigyachandra has been charged under Section 20 UA(P)A-Act, FIR No 274 (11), 2014 .

The Home Minister and Imphal West SP have reportedly been infomed about the matter through written complaints by the meira paibis.

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