IMPHAL, May 28: Hundreds of young sportspersons from Sports Authority of India (SAI), Manipur on Monday stormed the residence of one Khelen Meitei at Sagolband Meino Leirak, Imphal West over a series of allegations levelled against the Manipur branch SAI.
Khelen is said to be the publicity secretary of All Manipur Sportsmen Guardian Association and he has reportedly charged against Manipur SAI of various wrondoings through some local dailies based in Imphal releasing a series of statements since May 13 last.
However, in response to the sportspersons from SAI, Manipur branch who came to his residence this morning seeking clarification from him, one Salam Khelen turned up to the SAI office and later clarified that he was not the real person in the newspapers.
A meeting was held at the SAI office, Imphal regarding the press statements during which Khelen categorically said that his real name was Salam Khelen telling father’s name as S Nupamacha, a resident of Sagolband Meino Leirak and clarified that he did not issue such press notes.
He also said he quit the ALL Manipur Sportsmen Guardian Association as publicity secretary a few months ago because the association failed to get its registration from the authority. It was set up in March last year.
L Ibomcha, SAI boxing coach said he felt like to resign from the post due to the allegations and that Francis, Director of Northeast in-charge has also been accused of misappropriation of fund.
The boxing coach in an apparent anger note asked the real individual who has made allegations against Manipur SAI to come out and clarify on the allegations.