Held YOM members arrested in another case
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, October 10 2024: Four members of the Youth of Manipur who were arrested in connection with a protest rally on October 5 have been formally arrested by Porompat police again today in another case.

The four YOM members have been identified as Lourembam Rambo alias Shinthanganba (26) s/o Chandra of Langthabal Kunja Mayai Leikai, Maisnam Robinson alias Thawanjao (21) s/o Robindra of Kamom Meisnam Leikai, Tekcham Vishal alias Athoiba (24) s/o (L) Gambhir of Kwakeithel Akham Leikai and Huidrom Tomthil (36) s/o Nandakumar of Singjamei Sapam Leikai.

The four were first arrested on October 5 for live telecasting a protest rally organised by YOM on Facebook.

The case against them alleged that the live feed of the rally on the Facebook page of YOM provoked and induced the general public to join the rally to protest against the police and Government of Manipur.

The protest was organised against the arrest of transgender activist Malem Thongam.

The four were produced before the Court of the Chief Judicial Magistrate Imphal West today after completion of police custody period.

When the Court ordered them to be sent to judicial custody until October 24, Porompat police filed an application with the Court requesting formal arrest of the four in another case.

The Court granted the permission to the police, and the four YOM members were formally arrested.

Meanwhile, in the Court today, the Prosecutor alleged that the Facebook live stream of the Youth of Manipur provoked the general public to riot against the Government of Manipur and it was a malicious campaign to bring down the Government by violent mob.

The Prosecutor alleged that the Youth of Manipur created fear and alarm among the general public and induced persons to commit offence against public tranquillity and promoted enmity, hatred or ill will between classes on the ground of religion, caste or community.

The Prosecutor further alleged that the accused persons are habitual offenders.

The Court, after hearing the submissions of the Prosecutor and defense counsels, remanded the four to judicial custody till October 24 .

In the meantime, a team of Porompat police station filed an application to make formal arrest of the four persons in connection with a suo moto case registered in connection with a press release of the YOM published on local TV channels and newspapers.

The case against the four alleged that the Youth of Manipur was prepared to launch a massive agitation like one that occurred in Bangladesh recently.

The Court, on perusal of the application, allowed the Porompat police to make formal arrest of the four.

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