When Md. Farooque was captured by locals of Thaoroijam Mayai Leikai on the early morning of September 13, he had revealed that he came along with two of his colleagues.
Thaoroijam Chaokhat Thourang Nupi Lup, Meira paibi, Heikrujam Shama Devi made the statement during a press conference held today at the community hall of Thaoroijam Mayai Leikai, Imphal West.
Shama said Farooque was captured on charge of trying to lift a two wheeler vehicle on September 13 from a paddy field. According to a video captured during the incident, locals brought him at the local club to interrogate about his identity. Farooque had revealed that he came along with two persons, Altaf and Washim from Lilong. Farooque also revealed that the car in which they came belonged to Altaf.
She said that when the locals of Thaoroijam were interrogating Farooque, some commuters who came for morning walk dragged him out at Thaoroijam ground and started beating him.
She appealed the police personnel and authority concerned to arrest the two companions who came with Farooque that morning in order to resolve the problem. If the two companions are arrested it will easily reveal the reason why they came at Thaoroijam. The people and JAC against mob lynching of Md. Farooque Khan alias Furkan of Lilong Haoreibi Mayai Leikai at Tharoijam, Lamshang A/C, Manipur should co-operate and find out about Altaf and Washim immediately.
She appealed not to spread rumours which will bring communalism among the community. She further said people will want peace and should co-operate to root out the gang of vehicle lifters from the state.
Source Imphal Free Press
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