Heirok Apunba Club, Apunba Heirok Meira paibi and Ningol Club Heirok on Sunday called the authority concerned to reveal the identity of security forces who were involved in the alleged molestation and threatening of Totomshana’s daughters on June 26 during their attempt to arrest him.
In a press meet held in Heirok, convenor of Heirok Apunba Club Rameshwor condemned the molestation and threats carried out by state forces against Totomshana daughters. He also urged the authorities concerned to reveal the identities of the involved personnel to the public.
He maintained that the government is elected by the people and questioned whether it truly serves the people if individuals are arrested for criticising and pointing out government mistakes.
He further expressed his gratitude to the students union for their demands to the authority concerned to take legal action under the POCSO act against those involved in the sexual abuse of the minors and for registering sou motto case to the MCPCR.
He also urged the authorities concerned to refrain from attempting to arrest Totomshana stating that residents of Heirok will always stand in support of Totomshana.
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