M. BK. Singh, J.

1. This petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for enforcing the petitioner's fundamental rights guaranteed under Article 21 and 22 of the Constitution and praying for releasing him by setting aside the relevant detention order passed against him under the National Security Act, 1980.

2. We have heard Mr. H. S. Paonam, learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner, Mr. Ibohal, learned Addl. G. A. appearing on behalf of the Government respondent and Mr. N. Ibotombi, CGSC appearing on behalf of the respondent No. 3. We have also perused the materials before the Court.

3. On the basis of the materials before the Court and after hearing the submission of the parties through their respective counsel, the following facts are ascertained. While the petitioner was in police custody in connection with investigation of the FIR case No. 105(11)04 MRG P. S., an order, being No. CRIL/NSA/No. 1/2005 dated 4-5-2005, directing for his detention Under Section 3(2) of the N. S. A., 1980, purportedly with the view to prevent him from acting in any manner prejudicial to the security of the State and maintenance of public order, was issued b