Heirok child rescuer feted

From A Correspondent

THOUBAL | Sept 2

Moirangthem Tomba (38), son of Thambal from near Heirok part III Higher Secondary School was rewarded yesterday by the whatsapp group, Heirok Forum for rescuing a seven year old, girl child who was abducted by a kidnapper on August 19.

In a public meeting held yesterday at Heirok Bazaar by the JAC that was formed against the kidnapping case, Tomba was given a cash reward with modest gifts from the members of the whatsapp group, Heirok Forum. The title, “Heirok ki Akanba” (Hero of Heirok) was also given along with simple gifts to Tomba by the JAC.  

On the occasion, SDPO, Yairipok, M. Amrjit (MPS), councillors of Heirok nagar panchyat attended in the ceremony. Various speakers expressed the view that the incident resulted out of abusing intoxicants like alcohol and therefore it should be banned. It was stressed that the parents should give more attentions in bringing up their children.

 President of Heirok Forum, M. Tomba said that the whatsapp group was created with an aim to bring a better change in the Hierok area. The whatsapp group took a big role in sharing the photo of the accused to the people, and it helped the police to make speedy arrest of the accused.

The forum not only seeks to give latest news updates of the world to the people, but also aims to take part in tree sapling plantation programme, prize felicitations for students and other social activities. The reward that was given on the occasion was made of contributions given by the members of the group.

It was also resolved in the meeting that those who were involved in the kidnapping incident must be punished according to the law and all forms of intoxicants and drugs must be banned in Heirok. All actions taken up by the police to stop criminal activities in Herok will be supported by the people.  

It may be mentioned that Moirangthem Lukhoi (28) who was arrested for allegedly trying to kidnap a girl child is currently under police custody for further investigation.