Governor directs police chief to book 'rapists'
Source: Chronicle News Service

Imphal, July 20 2023: Governor Anusuiya Ui-key on Thursday directed the director general of police (DGP) Rajiv Singh to book the 'rapists' in the case pertaining to parading of two Kuki women naked by a mob of Meitei men on May 4 .

The Governor met the DGP at Raj Bhavan and enquired about the incident of Kuki women being paraded naked by a mob of Meitei men during the peak of violence after the disturbing video of the incident went viral on social media on Wednesday.

She also sought an update about progress being made in the investigation on the case and asked the DGP for giving special protection to the victims, if required.

Thereafter, the Manipur DGP informed the governor about the incident and the steps that have been taken up to put the perpetrators behind bars.

Meanwhile, reacting to the viral video of two women paraded naked, the Governor condemned the act and appealed all sections of society for peace and harmony.

In a video message, the Governor said, "I came to know about the incidents of women being paraded naked and gang-raped in Kangpokpi district of Manipur in the past days through various media/ videos.

I strongly condemn this incident.

I am deeply saddened and hurt by this incident and my mind is very distressed.

I cannot believe that such an incident can be carried out in my state" .

"I am ashamed to hear that such a shameful act can be done by some people of the state to get their demands satisfied, " she said, adding that, such a shameful incident is a matter of stigma for the civilised society.

The Governor said, "Our country India and the state of Manipur have never had such a culture.

Women have always been given respect in the country, big wars have been fought for her respect, but women have been protected" .

"I called the DGP and got complete information about the incident and directed him to make efforts to give the harshest punishment to the perpetrators of this incident, " she stated.

"I appeal to all the social, political organisations, communities, brothers and sisters of Manipur that after this shameful incident, all should end demonstrations, protests, and violent activities and try to solve problems by coining on the platform of talks and establishing peace and harmony" the Governor maintained.

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