IMPHAL, April 8: A recent sitting of the Advisory Board on National Security Act has approved the detention of 20 under-trials under the act.
According to a source, the 20 UTs include Maibam Ratan Meitei, 42, son of M Ibohal Singh of Hiyanglam Makha Leikai, Arambam Bisheshwor Meitei alias Abung Singh alias Nanao Singh alias Chaoba 30 son of A Isheihanba Meitei alias Chaoba of Langdum Maning Leikai, Yensembam Romeo Singh, 29 son of (L) Y Thoiba Singh of Langdum Awang Leikai who have been detained since February 16, 2012.
Others include Asem Momon Singh, 41 son of Matum Singh of Langdum Makha Leikai who has been detained since February 20, 2012, Kangabam Bor Singh, 43 son of K Ibobi Singh of Langdum Lairembi Leikai detained since February 16, 2012, Takhellambam Nobo Singh, 34 son of T Iboton Singh of Sandrok Mayai Leikai detained since February 20, 2012.
Further according to the source, others also include Shijaurumayum Mocha Sharma alias Momocha alias Manglim, 32 son of (L) Sh Ramkrishna Sharma of Branhapur Aribam Leikai, detained since February 18, Okram Arbind alias Herachandra alias Yaiphaba Meitei, 31 son of O Shamungou Singh of Lilong Chajing Mairenkhun detained since February 20, 2012.
Further according to the source, the others also include Keithelakpam Tiken Singh alias Jiten, 44 son of (L) K Anganghal Singh of Naoremthong Khullen Leikai detained since February 23 and Thono Poumei, 29 son of Lono Poumei of Liyai Khullen village, Tadubi and Athisei Mao, 30 son of Lohrii Mao of Chawainamei Khunou village, Tadubi both detained since February 24.
Others include Elangbam Surchandra Singh, 32 alias Khanganba son of E Nityai Singh of Pukhao Naharup Makha Leikai and Snajembam Sunita Chanu alias Lemchang, 27 daughter of Bomcha Singh of Khhotodamei, Bangladesh a/p Uripok Tourangbam Leikai both detained since February 23, 2012.
The remaining are Gurumayum Inao Sharma alias Nanao alias Khugamani alias Bamon, 32 son of G Ibomcha Sharma of Wangkhei Pukhrambam Leirak, Seram Sanatomba Singh alias Seraba, 42 son of Khellendro Singh of Chajing Karam Makha Leikai, Paonam Santa Singh, 42 son of (L) P Gandhar Singh of Lilong Chajing Karam Makha Leikai, Koijam Jeeten Singh alias Jiten, 41 son of (L) K Koireng Singh of Kiyamgei Mayai Leikai, Chongtham Bobbycha Singh alias Bobicha, 40 son of (L) Ch Manglem Singh of Singjamei Chingamathak all detained since February 28, Asem Thoiba Singh, 47 son of A Tomei Singh of Liwa Lambi Oinam Leikai and Khaidem Indrakumar Singh alias Indra, 36 son of (L) Kh Manihar Singh of Yumnam Leikai Lairembi Maning Awang Leikai both detained since, February 29, added the source.