Court fixes Jan 20 for charge hearing
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 04 2020:
Special Judge, NIA, Manipur has fixed January 20 for furnishing relevant papers and charge hearing against the accused who were arrested in connection with Chamol-Sajik Tampak ambush case of November 15, 2017.Three accused, among the six charge-sheeted by the NIA, namely Laishram Priyokumar, Thangjam Achou and Chandam Tondon, were produced before the Court from Manipur Central Jail, Sajiwa, today.
During the Court proceeding, the trio prayed for time so as to engage necessary counsels for the trial.
They also prayed that their counsels be allowed to access the charge-sheets as well as all relevant documents.
As such, the Court fixed January 20 for furnishing the relevant papers and the charge hearing against the three individuals.
On the other hand, it may be mentioned that the three other accused, Koijam Ibochouba, Mayanglambam Siromani and Thokchom Ningthemba are still on the run.
The ambush carried out by cadres of PLA and MNPF on a road opening party of 4th Assam Rifles at Chamol-Sajik Tampak road, Chandel, on November 15, 2017, led to the death of an Assam Rifle personnel and two UG cadres.