Governor assures to check crime against women
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, May 02 2015 :
Manipur Governor KK Paul on Saturday assured to take necessary steps on increasing crime against women in Manipur.
This was disclosed during a lengthy meeting with the delegation of Women Action for Development (WAD) .
In a statement the WAD Secretary Mangsatabam Sobita said the Governor took a serious view of the memorandum submitted by the WAD on increasing crime against women and children occurring in the state of Manipur.
WAD sought special attention and consider taking action regarding two rape and murder cases of minor child and another teenager.
The said two cases have not been properly and thoroughly investigated by the police stations of Kumbi and Bishnupur.
Police failed to arrest the culprits.
"The Governor has given the assurance that the needful action will be executed and also special attention will also be paid to complete the investigation as soon as possible and penalized the culprit as per the rule of law" Sobita said.
And "We are hopeful that the assurance so given by his Excellency will be transformed into letter and spirit".
She added.