Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, Aug 28:
Asserting that its assistant publicity secretary Yumnam Ajitkumar was severely assaulted physically by a combined force of IRB and commando personnel posted at DIET office of Moirang today at around 11:30 am without provocation and furnishing any reason, the Kege Moirang Apunba Lup has condemned the alleged excesses of the combined force.
A statement issued by the Lup informed that while Ajitkumar was waiting for the Moirang SDO at his office to get the signature of the SDO for some documents related to Family Benefit Scheme, some IRB and commando personnel in civvies came inside the SDO office and asked him if he was a staff of the office.
Ajitkumar replied that he was not and added that he came for the signature of the SDO.
The next moment, the IRB and commando personnel slapped him on the face and took him to their custody where he was reportedly beaten blue and black after blindfolding him.
Ajitkumar was detained there till 4 pm, informed the statement.
Not only that, the security personnel made derogatory remarks against the people of Moirang saying that all the people of Moirang would be killed.
They further sneered Ajitkumar whether the people of Moirang could do anything against them, alleged the Lup.
While questioning the concerned IRB and commando personnel of the reasons behind their remarks and intimidations against the people of Moirang, the Lup urged the State Government to check the irresponsible conduct of the security personnel who are supposed the protect the people.
Maintaining that Y Ajitkumar who is also the general secretary of MLYDA, Moirang Khoiru Leikai is an innocent person and dedicated volunteer for the welfare of the people, it flayed the view of armed forces that took the leaders of such civil organisations as their enemies.
While appealing to all concerned to avert recurrence of such acts in future, the Kege Moirang Apunba Lup urged the authority concerned to check sale of non-judicial stamps at SDO office at prices 50 percent higher than the original price.