Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 29:
Even as the furore over the killing of a youth by 4 AR at Laipham Khunou Mamang Leikai is yet to be resolved allegations of torture have been raised against the same
unit.
In a statement, the Nupi Sangsthan, Echumlairembi Loitang Leikinthabi, today alleged that an 18 year old youth, Laishram Sanahal of Loitang Leikinthabi was picked up under false charges of being a PLA cadre and was administered severe torture with even chillies being inserted inside the anus.
The PRO of AR said that no 4 AR personnel ventured out to Loitang Leikinthabi that night.
To protest the torture a dharna was staged at the Loitang Leikinthabi Lampak today, said the statement.
The statement alleged that in the evening of October 20 some armed persons came and called out Sanahal and inquired about one Inao.
When Sanahal replied in the negative, he was beaten up on the charge that he (Sanahal) was a cadre of the RPF/PLA and demanded that he bring out the guns and money placed at his disposal.
Later Sanahal was taken to a Gypsy where some 4 AR personnel were waiting.
Inside the vehicle, Sanahal was blind folded and beaten up and later taken to a place which must have been the camp of the AR men, said the statement.
At the camp Sanahal was severely tortured, alleged the statement adding that even chillies were inserted inside his anus.
To protest the torture a meira rally would be staged up to the camp of Assam Rifles, informed the statement.