Bail to two Manipur student leaders of Delhi

IMPHAL: The Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) of Imphal West on Friday granted bail to the two leaders of Manipur Student Association Delhi (MSAD). The duo was arrested by a team of Manipur police and Delhi police from Chanakyapuri in New Delhi on charges of attempting to promote communal hatred last week. They were subsequently brought to Imphal.

Observing that keeping the student leaders in custody will amount to ruining their career, the CJM has taken into consideration that they are college students in the fifth semester of B.Com, and have examinations from December 13.

The Court further noted that the students were first-time offenders and there was virtually no chance of their absconding. The Court released them with conditions that they should not threaten, contact or induce any of the prosecution witness. They have been further asked to make themselves available for interrogation by the police as and when required, and not leave Manipur without prior permission of the Court till the trial is over.

On November 20, the MSAD had strongly reacted against the Manipur Education Minister's announcement that Sanskrit would be introduced in selected schools and colleges of Manipur.

The MSAD alleged that the introduction of Sanskrit was an attempt to impose the language in Manipur in the interests of a particular community. Following this, a group based in Imphal lodged a complaint against the body. They were booked under Sections I53A/504/505(2)/34 of the IPC. (Agencies)

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