Manipur HIGHLIGHTS: All Four Accused In Viral Video Case Remanded To 11-Day Police Custody

Manipur HIGHLIGHTS: Follow this space for all the breaking news and latest information from the situation in violence-hit Manipur.

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Manipur HIGHLIGHTS: Hello and welcome to our live blog on Manipur. Follow this space for all the breaking news and latest information from the situation in violence-hit Manipur.Manipur is on the boil after a video showing two tribal women from a particuar community being paraded naked went viral. The issues has led to nationwide outrage, with Opposition parties demanding the resignation of Manipur CM Biren Singh.The video, which was shot on May 4, a day after clashes broke out between the Meitei and Kuki tribe over the Meiteis' demand for Scheduled Tribes (ST) status, surfaced on Wednesday.The video shows two women being paraded naked in in Kangpokpi district in Manipur, which has been hit by ethnic violence. The main accused was arrested from Thoubal district on Thursday morning.Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh said strict action would be taken against all the perpetrators and the government was considering the possibility of capital punishment."My hearts go out to the two women who were subjected to a deeply disrespectful and inhumane act, as shown in the distressing video that surfaced yesterday. After taking suo-moto cognisance of the incident immediately after the video surfaced, the Manipur Police swung to action and made the first arrest this morning," Biren Singh tweeted."A thorough investigation is currently underway and we will ensure strict action is taken against all the perpetrators, including considering the possibility of capital punishment. Let it be known, there is absolutely no place for such heinous acts in our society," the CM further said.Over 120 have died in the ethnic violence since it erupted two months ago and thousands have been displaced.Several Opposition parties have targeted the BJP and are expected to raise the incident in Parliament, which is set to be a stormy affair.Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi on Wednesday said the government was ready for a discussion on the situation in Manipur. 

21/07/2023 19:23:50

Modi Govt Trying To Push Manipur Into Violence: Congress leader Randeep Surjewala

"The video came out for the first time on July 18-19. Manipur CM N Biren Singh and the BJP Govt knew about this. Home Minister Amit Shah knew about it for a month, and PM Modi also knew about it. What happened to their conscience? As soon as the video came out, there was an uproar in the entire country. As a result, the accused was arrested within 24 hours...The Modi Govt and Manipur's BJP Govt are trying to push the people of the state into violence," says Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala on Manipur viral video

21/07/2023 18:43:20

AAP's Raghav Chadha Demands Removal Of BJP Govt In Manipur, Digs Up PM Modi's Old Tweet

AAP MP Raghav Chadha launched a scathing attack on the BJP government by digging out an old tweet of Prime Minister Narendra Modi against the then Congress government in Manipur. 

21/07/2023 18:18:16

Strict Action Should Be Taken Against Those Who Disrespect Indian Culture: AAP MP Harbhajan Singh

AAP MP Harbhajan Singh on viral video case, said, "...This incident in Manipur was a very sad incident and such a scene is a very shameful thing for all of us, such things happen in our country. And we are tolerating and there is a limit to tolerance. Yesterday PM also said that action will be taken against such people and we hope that it will be done soon because it is very important to set this example. Every day some or other incident happens that we all Indians have to feel ashamed of...some people who show Indian culture down or do such work, strict action should be taken against them..."

21/07/2023 16:17:14

Assam Youth Congress Workers Stage Protest In Guwahati, Detained

Assam Congress Youth workers staged a protest in Guwahati over the Manipur situation; detained by police, ANI reported.

21/07/2023 15:49:11

Congress MP Chidambaram Demands President's Rule In Manipur

Every section has lost confidence in Biren Singh. He was silent for 7 days after May 3. He says that he came to know about the May 4 incident only when the video became viral. This government must go, Article 355 must be applied, consequently, President's Rule should be imposed in Manipur: Congress MP P. Chidambaram

21/07/2023 15:43:48

DCW Chief Swati Maliwal Plans To Visit Manipur To Take Stock Of Situation

DCW chief Swati Maliwal plans to visit Manipur for assessing the situation after incidents of sexual violence against women and girls emerged. She also wrote a letter to DGP Manipur in this regard.

21/07/2023 15:15:29

Manipur LIVE Updates: Governor Summons Chief Secretary Amid Row Over Viral Video, To Meet At 4 PM

Governor summons Chief Secretary after Manipur viral video. Will go to meet him at 4 pm.

21/07/2023 14:17:34

Manipur LIVE Updates: My Job Is To Restore Peace, Says CM Biren Singh

Manipur CM N Biren Singh says: "The house of one of the accused has also been burnt. My job is to bring back peace in Manipur. There is are goons in every society. Four people have been caught so far. Our MLAs and ministers are going to the area and appealing to the people for peace. Today there are protests in the state. This type of incident should not happen again."

21/07/2023 13:51:55

Incidents Happening With Women Anywhere Cannot Be Tolerated, Says NCW Chief Rekha Sharma

The Chairperson of the National Commission for Women Rekha Sharma said that we had taken cognizance as soon as we got the information now and earlier also. In an exclusive interview with ABP News, Rekha Sharma said that apart from this, the incidents that have happened with women in Bengal and Rajasthan or anywhere cannot be tolerated.  

 

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21/07/2023 13:36:13

Manipur Women Burn Down House Of One Of Accused In Viral Video Case

Local women in Manipur have burnt down the house of one of the accused, who was seen in the May 4 video of two women being paraded naked in the state, as reported by the news agency PTI.

21/07/2023 13:16:49

PM Modi Should Speak On Manipur Issue Inside Parliament, Not Outside: Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

Amid the ruckus in Parliament over the  Manipur issue, Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said that the caste violence in the northeastern state is being discussed all over the world. He also said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should speak on the issue inside Parliament and not outside the House. Manipur is being discussed in the European Parliament, he added.

21/07/2023 12:26:53

Manipur LIVE Updates: Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee May Announce Plan To Visit Violence-Hit Manipur

Amid the ruckus over the Manipur issue in Parliament, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee is likely to make an announcement pertaining to a visit to the state.

21/07/2023 10:14:55

Manipur LIVE Updates: Arrest In This Case Just A Face-Saver To Show There Exists A Law & Order, Says Priyanka Chaturvedi

"The FIR was lodged on May 18 and it was a zero FIR and I'm sure that the police had this video but, from May 18 till this date, we're sitting idle without taking any action on it. Now they have taken the action because the video has been leaked and got viral. CM N. Biren Singh himself stated yesterday that around 100 FIRs similar to this have been registered so far... what about the other 100 women and their FIRs?" Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Manipur viral video, as quoted by ANI. "Now the arrest in this case is just a face-saver to show that there exists a law and order," she said.

21/07/2023 10:11:18

Discussion On Manipur Situation Would Have Sent Out A 'Meaningful And Positive' Message, Says BJP

The BJP said that a discussion on the situation in Manipur would have sent out a "meaningful and positive" message to the people of the violence-hit state but the opposition parties did not let it happen because they felt that incidents of "misbehavior" with women in Congress-ruled states as well as the violence during the West Bengal panchayat elections may also come up.

20/07/2023 23:06:41

Manipur LIVE Updates — Incident very worrying, government should take strict action: Meghalaya CM

The incident in Manipur is very worrying. This is something that should not happen. The government should take strict action against those who have done this. Such incidents are absolutely not acceptable: Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma (ANI)

20/07/2023 22:52:30

Manipur LIVE Updates - 'Our' hearts break whenever there is human suffering: US envoy Garcetti

Describing the ongoing violence in Manipur as an internal matter of India, America's top diplomat in New Delhi, Eric Garcetti, on Thursday said that our hearts break whenever there's human suffering. Garcetti, who is currently in Washington for consultations with US Government officials, made the comments while responding to a question on a graphic video of two disrobed women being brutalised by a mob in Manipur.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said the incident had shamed 140 crore Indians and vowed that no guilty will be spared and law will act with its full might and firmness. I've not seen the video. This is the first that I'm hearing of it. But as I stated before, our hearts break whenever there's human suffering, whether it's in our neighborhood or across the globe or in the country where we're living, the US ambassador said in response to a question. Our hearts continue to go out to Indian people. As I've said, this is an Indian matter and internal matter, but of course we are always here as fellow human beings sympathising with that sort of pain and that sort of suffering, Garcetti told PTI.

20/07/2023 21:56:38

Manipur LIVE Updates — 2 more nabbed in connection with women paraded naked, total 4 arrested so far

2 more nabbed in connection with Manipur women parade case, total 4 arrested so far: Officials (PTI)

20/07/2023 21:17:51

Manipur LIVE Updates — NHRC Notice To State Govt Over Complaint That Victims Were Taken Away From Police Custody

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sent notice to the Government of Manipur on the mob taking away five members of a family from police custody; parading the women naked and sexually assaulting one of them.

NHRC India has taken cognizance of complaints seeking its urgent intervention into the incident of a mob taking away five members of a tribal family from police custody in B Phainom village of Kangpokpi district in Manipur on 4 May 2023.

20/07/2023 20:46:11

Manipur LIVE Updates — Directed DGP to take action against Police officials where complaint was lodged: Guv

Manipur Governor Anusuiya Uikey speaks on the Manipur viral video, says, "I have directed the DGP to take immediate steps to book the perpetrators of this heinous crime and award exemplary punishment as per law. I have also asked the DGP to take action against the Police officials of the station where the complaint of this incident was lodged, for not taking any action."

20/07/2023 20:42:13

Manipur LIVE Updates — 2nd Accused Arrested Over Viral Video, CM Assures Exemplary Action

The second accused has been arrested in the Manipur viral video incident. CM N Biren Singh says that the government will leave no stone unturned to ensure capital punishment for the accused.

20/07/2023 19:10:52

Manipur LIVE Updates — PM Modi issued statement after two months: Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan

"The news that is coming from Manipur is horrifying, but the PM issued a statement only after two months," says former Maharashtra CM Prithviraj Chavan on Manipur issue. (PTI)

20/07/2023 19:09:24

Manipur LIVE Updates - Manipur Governor Anusuiya Uikey on Manipur video of women paraded naked

"I can't believe that this type of incident happened in my state. I want to know why no action was taken on the complaint of the women? I called the DGP of my state today. Never in future any person should have the courage to commit these types of crimes against women," says Manipur Governor Anusuiya Uikey on Manipur viral video. (ANI)

20/07/2023 18:50:29

Manipur LIVE Updates - In talks with other CM for visit to Manipur: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee

"You (BJP) are only for one-party rule...India stands for Manipur. I have asked for permission to visit Manipur but haven't received it. Some of the CMs of different states want to visit Manipur," says West Bengal CM & TMC leader, Mamata Banerjee (ANI)

 

20/07/2023 18:12:10

Manipur LIVE Updates - 'The whole world saw how Centre broke its silence': Jharkhand CM Soren says women's video a 'dark chapter' in India's history

 A state of lawlessness has prevailed in Manipur for almost 80 days, yesterday a scene was witnessed which cannot be described. Today, when the Lok Sabha session was about to begin, the Center broke its silence and the whole world saw how it broke its silence. This incident will add a dark chapter in the history of the country: Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren said, as per ANI.

20/07/2023 17:45:33

Manipur LIVE Updates - Govt ready for discussion but opposition needs excuses to disturb House: Union Law Minister

"Government is ready for the discussion on Manipur but opposition needs excuses to disturb the House," says Union Law Minister, as per PTI.

20/07/2023 16:53:33

Manipur LIVE Updates - Main culprit in video of women paraded naked arrested

The main culprit who was wearing a green t-shirt and seen holding the woman was arrested today morning in an operation after proper identification. His name is Huirem Herodas Meitei (32 years) of Pechi Awang Leikai, ANI reported Govt Sources as stating.

20/07/2023 16:32:40

Manipur LIVE Updates - 'Act of barbarism beyond comprehension, humanity': CM Mamata on 'horrific video' of women

"Heartbroken and outraged to witness the horrific video from Manipur showing the brutal treatment of two women by a frenzied mob. No words can express the pain and anguish of witnessing the violence inflicted on marginalized women. This act of barbarism is beyond comprehension and humanity. We must stand united in condemning such inhumane actions by the miscreants & bring justice to the victims," CM Mamata Banerjee tweeted.

20/07/2023 15:56:07

Manipur LIVE Updates: NCW formally directs Twitter India to remove video of women paraded naked

National Commission for Women (NCW) has formally directed the Head, Public Policy at Twitter India to remove the video showing the disgraceful act of two women being paraded naked. This video compromises the victims' identities and is a punishable offence: NCW

20/07/2023 15:45:57

Manipur LIVE Updates: Maharashtra Cong President Nana Patole demands resignation of PM Modi

"In Manipur, BJP has developed brutality instead of humanity and the entire blame goes to the Prime Minister of the country Narendra Modi. Our leader Rahul Gandhi went to Manipur and understood the situation there. He gave the message of love and asked them to come together...But it's BJP's govt in the state and at the Centre...We demand the resignation of PM Modi," says Maharashtra Congress President Nana Patole on Manipur viral video (ANI)

20/07/2023 15:15:41

Manipur LIVE Updates - 'I was ashamed': Rajya Sabha MP Jaya Bachchan on Manipur Incident

"I felt so bad, I couldn’t see the entire video. I was ashamed. Nobody cares. Women are being treated so badly. Its very frustrating. Everyday something or the other is happening with women. It’s very saddening": Jaya Bachchan, Rajya Sabha MP on Manipur Incident told ANI.

20/07/2023 13:35:58

Want PM Modi To Speak On Manipur Issue Inside Parliament, Says Shashi Tharoor

Speaking on the Manipur situation, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said PM Narendra Modi should now approach the issue in Parliament. "Deeply concerned about the fact that the PM was silent for so long. None of us could understand it. We are very glad that he broke his silence, now we would like him to approach the issue in Parliament to discuss it...We want to discuss it when he speaks inside the Parliament.  I am very glad, he has at least raised his voice. Now, let him bring the voice to the Parliament itself," ANI quoted Tharoor as saying.

20/07/2023 13:09:41

All India Mahila Congress Stages Protest In Delhi Over Manipur Incident

The All India Mahila Congress staged protest in Delhi demanding restoration of peace in Manipur. "Enough is enough. They are not even allowing us to raise our voice in the Parliament or outside the Parliament," said All India Mahila Congress president Netta D'Souza.

20/07/2023 12:30:29

Manipur LIVE Updates: Other Culprits Likely To Be Arrested By Evening, Says NCW Chief

"One of the main accused in the Manipur incident has been arrested and by the evening more culprits are likely to be arrested. I am in constant touch with the administration to get the accused will be punished," says chief of National Commission for Women Rekha Sharma.

20/07/2023 12:16:35

NCW Condemns Manipur Incident, Asks DGP To Take Prompt Action

The National Commission for Women (NCW) condemned the Manipur viral video incident that has led to widespread outrage. Taking suo motu cognisance, the NCW asked DGP Manipur to promptly take appropriate action.

20/07/2023 11:28:15

We Will Give Little Time To Govt To Act, Otherwise...: Supreme Court On Manipur Video

Taking suo moto cognisance of the Manipur viral video, the Supreme Court directed the Centre, state government to take immediate steps and apprise it on what action has been taken. "It is simply unacceptable," the SC said. The court said it was "deeply disturbed" by the video of two women in Manipur being paraded naked. "We will give little time to govt to act, otherwise will take action if nothing is happening on ground," the top court said. READ FULL REPORT

20/07/2023 11:24:00

Manipur Women Viral Video: Main Accused Arrested

The main accused in the Manipur viral video case, where two tribal women from a particuar community were paraded naked, was arrested on Thursday. Khuyrum Heradas, 32, was arrested from Thoubal district after police identified him from the video. READ FULL REPORT

20/07/2023 11:22:26

Govt Will Try To Ensure Capital Punishment For Accused: Manipur CM On Video

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh said strict action would be taken against all the perpetrators and the government was considering the possibility of capital punishment. Singh said the main culpritwas arrested on Wednesday night. "We saw the video and I felt so bad, it's a crime against humanity. I immediately ordered the police to arrest the culprits and the state govt will try to ensure capital punishment for the accused. Every human being should condemn it," ANI quoted Singh as saying.

20/07/2023 11:19:23

Manipur Video: Opposition parties Demand Resignation Of CM Biren Singh

Welcome to our live blog on the Manipur violence. There has been nationwide outrage after a video of two tribal women being paraded naked was circulated on social media on Wednesday. Opposition parties have demanded the resignation of Manipur CM Biren Singh and imposition of President's rule in the violence-hit state. The issue will also be taken up in Parliament.