Five students booked under NSA, 8 get bail

The arrested students being brought to the court of the Additional CJM, Imphal West
IMPHAL, Jun 2 : Of the 13 students apprehended by police following the killing of Prof Islamuddin, five have been detained under National Security Act while eight other have been released on bail. Soon after the killing of Prof Islamuddin in MU campus on May 25, seven persons were picked up by police from MU campus on suspicion for verification. They were formally arrested the next day. Six other persons were also arrested on May 26.All 13 of them were produced before the Court of Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, Imphal West. Even as the Prosecutor pleaded to grant remand till June 16, the Court did not consider the matter as orders to detain five of the arrested persons under NSA had been already issued. However, eight of them were released on bail after surety bond of Rs 30,000 was furnished as sufficient evidence could not be produced to indict them in connection with the killing of Prof Islamuddin.Objecting to the plea for granting remand, lawyers appearing on behalf of the eight individuals pleaded to release their clients on bail. After hearing the plea, the Court granted bail to the eight individuals. Those who have been released on bail are Laishram Bijenkumar Singh (25) son of Bishambor of Kha-Sanjenbam Makha Leikai, Khomdram Ranabir Singh (26) son of Thoiba of Nambol, Kshetrimayum Ranjan Singh (28) son of Nimaichand of Kongpal Naoroibam Leikai, Laishram Joyprakash (30) son of Manaoton of Utlou Mayai Leikai, Namoijam Dinesh Singh (19) son of Manglemjao of Oinam Utlou Mamang Leikai, Sairem Robindro Singh (26) son of late Rajendro of Nambol Kha-Jiri, Wahengbam Binoy Singh (27) son of Meidha of Toubul Maning Leikai and Rajkumar Suresh Singh (28) son of Gouri of Kakwa Asem Leikai. Those detained under NSA have been identified as Thoudam Shyam Singh son of Megha of Thoubal Leishangthem, Thangjam Lankishore Singh (30) son of Angou of Ukhongshang Mamang Leikai, Phijam Dinesh Meitei (29) son of Deben of Changangei Mamang Leikai, Kshetrimayum Kiran Singh (29) son of Tomchou of Kakching Khunou and Arambam Thoithoi (28) son of Biren of Khurai Nandeibam Leikai