Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 09 2010:
The JAC against the arrest of M Ashnikumar of Thanga AC has demanded release of Ashnikumar from judicial custody without waiting for the people to launch agitation.
Addressing a press conference in this connection, convenor of the JAC Moirangthem Amuba asserted that detention of Ashnikumar in connection with abduction of Krishnadas is not acceptable.
To our understanding, Ashnikumar is an innocent person, a social worker and a leader of Thanga AC, Amuba said, while pointing out that earlier detention of Ashnikumar under NSA had been cancelled as the charges of having nexus with UGs was not true.
So, after releasing Ashnikumar from jail, arresting him over another charge is a ploy to tarnish the image and reputation of a leader and violation of the rights of a citizen in a democratic country, he observed.
It may be recalled here that after being arrested by personnel of Imphal West District Police on June 16, Ashnikumar has been remanded to police custody twice and he was remanded to judicial custody on July 7 .
Prior to this, he was arrested by the Bishnupur District Police on April 27 and was jailed on June 16 .