Mass rally at Moreh
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 09 2013:
In connection with the observance of the International Fortnight Protesting Violence against Women, a mass rally cum public meeting on Save Sharmila was organised today at Moreh.
The event was jointly organised by United NGOs Mission-Manipur, Women Action for Development, North East Dialogue Forum, Conflict Widows' Forum, New Life Foundation, Resource Upliftment Centre for Human Interest and Social Action for Social Development.
Prior to the rally, a public meeting was held at Ima Kondong Lairembi Haraobung Moreh.
Jamang Haokip, President Hills Tribal Council, Tomba Singh Vice-President Meitei Council Moreh and Lukhoi Vice-President, All Community Development Organisation, Moreh graced the function as presidium members of the meeting.
Speaking as a resource person, Sobita Mangsatam lamented on the increasing cases of violence against women and children and human trafficking in Manipur and the lack of concerted efforts by the concerned authority to prevent the crimes.
The rallyist displayed slogans such as, Implement the Justice Verma Committee's recommendation specifically on rape and other sexual crimes in the context of armed conflict, Open women police cell at all police stations, Stop Genocide, Make charge sheet of all cases related to crimes against women and children within a period of six months, identify and investigate all corrupt officers from the police stations, Repeal AFSPA, 1958 and Save Sharmila, Reform Indian Judiciary System, Establish special session courts for dealing with crimes against women and children, Don't kill women and children, Punish people who kill women and children and We demand Justice.