Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 23:
In connection with the confiscation of weapons from the security escorts of MLA Salam Joy yesterday afternoon by some UG cadres, a Departmental Enquiry has been instituted against the five MR jawans.
The five Ist MR personnel including a Havildar were already placed under suspension by the Commandant of the unit a few hours after the incident.
An Assistant commandant of the unit has initiated Departmental Enquiry against the jawans, official sources said adding that appropriate actions will be taken against them after completion of the probe.
The MLA in question failed to inform the Home Dept or Police Hqs about his movements beyond the Imphal Municipality area in advance which is mandatory under the Govt's standing order.
It further noted that some other legislators also violate certain rules incorporated in the same order regarding the roofing models of escort vehicles.
According to the rules, vehicles of security escorts should not have hard top type roofs and these vehicles should have ample space so that the security personnel could retaliate immediately in case they come under ambush.