Sit-in demands strict punishment of rapists
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, August 17 2023:
Nupi Samaj staged a sit-in protest at Keishampat Leimajam Leikai community hall on Thursday, demanding strict punishment of the culprit(s) involved in the rape of a Meitei woman in Churachandpur during the on going conflict.
Speaking on the sidelines, one Th Ramani said that the violence perpetrated by Kuki militants on innocent civilians has been going on for more than three months, but the central government has yet to take up necessary measures to curb the same.
She strongly condemned the biased attitude of the central government towards the naked parade of two women, while ignoring the gang rape of a Meitei woman.
As such, until all the outsider Kuki militants are driven away from the state and the displaced people return to their homes, the mothers of the state will continue to protest, she stated.
During the sit-in, the protestors held placards inscribed with the slogans, "We want justice", "Punish rapist Kuki militants", "Why is India Government silent?", "Stop Kuki militants from attacking civilians", and "Control Kuki militants under SoO" .