Khoupum rape case
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 19 2012:
Aimed at intensifying the demand for justice through collective effort and pursuit in connection with the rape of four school girls at Khoupum area recently, a body christened Goodwill Mission of Khoupum Problem has been formed.
Constitution of the body was announced at a media briefing held today at the Kakhulong office of Zeliangrong Union with Mission convenor Aram Pamei informing that the body comprises Kabui Mothers' Association Manipur, Rongmei Lu Phuam, Zeliangrong Union, Khoupum Valley Rongmei Lu Phuam, Naga Women Union Manipur, Zeliangrong union Imphal Zone and Zeliangrong Union sadar Hills/Bishnupur.
The convenor also informed that the Mission has submitted a memorandum to the Government of Manipur demanding life imprisonment of the rape accused, immediate relief/compensation to the victims and provide Government job to the victims' family.
seeking support and cooperation of all concerned in the Mission' pursuit for justice, Aram Pamei said copies of the memorandum have also been handed over to Chief Minister, Home Minister, Law Minister and Social Welfare Minister.