Wahkhen Sordar freed after 20 days in custody

SHILLONG: Skhembor Khongjirem, Sordar of Wahkhen village, was released from the Shillong District Jail on Tuesday after spending 20 days in custody as per the order of the Division Bench of the High Court of Meghalaya.
The Court had sentenced Khongjirem to 20 days in prison and had additionally imposed a fine of Rs. 1000, on April 29.
Several politicians, well wishers, relatives and supporters were present outside the jail premises when the Sordar walked out of prison.
Among those present outside the jail included Pynursla MDC Jansing Tynsong, Syiem of Hima Khyrim Dr. Balajied Syiem and former Syiem of Hima Mylliem Laborious Manik Syiem.
A traditional ritual was also performed outside the gate of the district jail as soon as the Sordar walked out.
Khongjirem was arrested for contempt of court after he had claimed that he has been issuing certificates to residents of his village who were in need of the same.