CM pledges penalties for 'child rapists/killers', CCpur killers
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR
Imphal, September 06 2020:
Strongly condemning the incidents of alleged "rape and murder" of a minor girl in Mayang Imphal and robbery of Rs 1.15 crore in Churachandpur in which a man was killed, Chief Minister N Biren Singh has assured exemplary punishments to the culprits at the earliest so that such incidents do not recur in future.
The Chief Minister also promised an ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh to the minor girl's family.
Addressing a press conference at the Chief Minister's Secretariat today, N Biren said it is unfortunate that people have to endure anguish and pain due to these heinous crimes at a time when they are struggling to cope with the global pandemic COVID-19 .
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Urging people to stay calm as the police have been putting in best possible efforts to crack both the cases, the Chief Minister said that he has been monitoring the progress of the investigations round the clock being in-charge of the Home Department and the head of the State Cabinet.
Regarding the Mayang Imphal incident which happened on September 2, the Chief Minister informed the media that the police have arrested six suspects so far, and dedicated efforts would be put in to file charge-sheets against them in less than two months under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012.The Chief Minister also said that Rs 5 lakh would be provided as ex-gratia to the victim's family.
He also expressed gratitude to the people, civil society organisations and the Joint Action Committee formed in connection with the incident for extending cooperation to the police in nabbing the suspects.
Regarding the Chura-chandpur incident which happened on September 4, N Biren informed that three suspects have been picked up for questioning so far and there is good progress in the investigation.
He has also spoken with the wife of the victim over the phone and assured justice.
The Chief Minister further said that he had also instructed DGP LM Khaute to visit Churachandpur to supervise the investigations.
Further informing that some crucial leads have been gathered from CCTV cameras, N Biren said that he has also instructed the DGP to cull information from Kuki militant groups, which are under Suspension of Operation and active in the district, as well.
The Chief Minister also assured to provide monetary assistance to the victim's family as per the Government rules.
He also sought cooperation from the public in arresting the culprits.