Uikey appeals
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 20 2023:
Governor Anusuiya Uikey has appealed to 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.
Such a shameful incident is a matter of stigma for the civilized society", Anusuiya 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", she said.
She then appealed to all the social, political organizations, 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 coming to the platform of talks, and establish peace and harmony" .
Governor Anusuiya Uikey also met Director General of Police, Rajiv Singh at Raj Bhavan and enquired about the incident of women paraded naked by a mob in Kangpokpi district recently, video footage of which went viral on internet and about the progress of the investigation of the case.
While condemning the incident, the Governor directed the DGP to take up immediate steps to bring the perpetrators of the heinous crime to book and award exemplary punishment as per law.
She also asked the DGP to give special protection to the victims, if required, conveyed a press release issued by the Governor's Secretariat.
The DGP briefed the Governor about the incident and the steps that have been taken up to bring the perpetrators behind bars.