Blind School Rape Case: Accused Chowkidar raped the Victim last year too
Source: Hueiyen News Service / NNN
Imphal, June 15 2014:
In a startling revelation, the guardians of the 13-year old blind girl, who was raped on April 13 this year, today said that the girl was also raped last year in October but the matter was kept concealed as the rapist constantly threatened the victim.
Addressing the media here today, the guardians of the blind girl said the same chowkidar of the Government run Blind School located at Takyel raped her in October last year and threatened against revealing the crime to anyone.
The accused Chowkidar identified as Him Bahadur Thapa alias Kansa is now in police custody.
Meanwhile, All Tribal Disabled Union, Manipur (ATDUM) has decided to hold rally on June 20 in protest against the rape.
ATDUM also demanded the removal of Social Welfare minister AK Mirabai saying the Minister is not fit to run the Department as there have been numerous cases of the victimisation of physically challenged persons during her tenure.
Furthermore, ATDUM demanded termination of the service of Social Welfare Department Director L Ibobi and Blind School headmistress W Binakumari, who are now under suspension.
Addressing the media today, ATDUM said it will hold a massive protest rally at Imphal on June 20 for which elaborate arrangement is underway.
ATDUM said that the mere suspension of Social Welfare Department Director L Ibobi and Blind School headmistress W Binakumari is not enough.
"We demand their termination from their respective service," stated ATDUM, adding that the rapist should also be imprisoned for life.
Meanwhile, ATDUM said it will submit a memorandum each to AICC president Sonia Gandhi, Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president Gaikhangam and also to the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment on Monday (June 16) to demand removal of AK Mirabai from the post of Minister of Social Welfare.
"We want an able Minister to take charge of Social Welfare," stated ATDUM.