Consultation programme on crime against women, children held
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, August 28 2019: A "one day consultation cum sharing on crime against women & children in Manipur" was held at Classic Hotel, North AOC, Imphal West today.

Organised by Women Action for Development Imphal, the programme was attended by Khaidem Mani, Acting Chairperson, Manipur State Human Rights Commission and Themting Ngasangva, IGP Manipur as presidium members.

Speaking at the event, Women Action for Development secretary Sobita Mangsatabam highlighted various crimes committed against women and children and pointed out that such crimes not only hurt the victims but the society, State as a whole.

Mass education through sensitisation and awareness programmes are must in order to curb crime against women and children, she said while urging the State Government to step up its efforts to curb crimes.

Speedy investigation and early award of justice should be insured to provide security to the victims and build up people's trust on the system, she said pointing out that delayed justice and turtle pace investigation may cause the victims to hide crimes committed against them.

There are numerous cases of crime against women and children pending judgement, she said.

Acting Chairperson of Manipur State Human Rights Commission, Khaidem Mani also stressed the need of awareness programmes at all levels to curb crime against women and children.

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