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Admitting to administrative lapses, Chief Minister TR Zeliang has said relaxing Section 144 in the area was a mistake.

 

On Friday, several thousand people broke open two gates of the central jail, dragged the accused out of the prison and paraded him naked before lynching him.

 

It was alleged that Syed Farid Khan, the  35-year-old second hand car dealer, had raped a 25-year-old local woman several times.

 

The Chief Minister said the situation in the area is now under control and additional forces have been deployed to maintain law and order. "We have instituted an inquiry into what happened. Any officer found guilty in the case will be punished. I agree that relaxing Section 144 in the area was a mistake. As of now situation on the ground is under control," Zeliang said.