MLA Shyamkumar threatened
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 30 2017:
In an apparent election-related incident, tension ran high at Yairipok Yambem in Thoubal district today after a supporter of an intending BJP candidate for the ensuing State Assembly election threatened to kill sitting MLA of Andro Assembly Constituency, Thounaojam Shyamkumar.
Speaking to media persons in this regard, spokesperson of Yambem Apunba Meira Lup, Sh Shumati said that the tension gripped the area after one Moirangthem Ibocha, a supporter of an intending BJP candidate from the constituency came to Shyamkumar's residence and threatened to kill the MLA.
She contended that the man dared local women folks to do whatever they want to save the MLA.
Thereafter, a scuffle broke out in which a housewife sustained injuries, she said, while strongly condemning the incident.
Claiming that Ibocha is a former member of an underground outfit, Shumati said that any untoward incident in the future should be the sole responsibility of the man.
She urged the authorities concerned to look into the matter seriously.