Gang-rape incident condemned
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, January 25 2014 :
Zeliangrong Students' Union, Manipur (ZSUM) has strongly condemned the incident of gang rape of a young woman at Lamlongei Khathing foothill near Mantripukhri in Imphal East district on January 22 .
In a statement, Finance Secretary of ZSUM Adim Gonmei observed that in accordance to reports in local papers, the main accused Khuraijam Abung (35), s/o Ibecha of Mantripukhri Lamlongei and his two accomplices have been arrested in connection with the incident but source close to the victim informed that the two co-accused persons are still at large.
It is very unfortunate that the girl and her boyfriend were separated while they were sitting and chatting.
This is a beastly act and should be condemned by all right thinking persons of the society and should ensure delivery of justice at the earliest.
The present society of Manipur is becoming is no better than the capital of India which has earned the name Rape Capital, Adim said.
While wondering why the accused had told the two young lovers without any hesitation that they were from YAC Club, ZSUM has also demanded YAC Club to come out with an explanation in this regard and take initiative for nabbing remaining culprits.
As a responsible organization, ZSUM would see the outcome from the side of the police department in dealing with the case before taking any further steps, Adim added.
United People's Front (UPF), Manipur has also come out strongly against the gang-rape incident and announced its unstinted support to any movement launch to ensure justice to the victim and punishment of the culprits.