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Manipur News HIGHLIGHTS — 'Won't Spare The Culprits': Manipur Women Commission On Viral Video Incident
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Manipur is on the boil after a video showing two tribal women from a particular community being paraded naked went viral. The issue 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 tribes over the Meiteis' demand for Scheduled Tribes (ST) status, surfaced on Wednesday.
The video shows two women being paraded naked 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.
'Won't Spare The Culprits': Manipur Women Commission On Viral Video Incident
"We took suo-motu cognisance of the case. We won't spare (the culprits) in this barbaric crime and ensure the victims will get the justice," says Salam Ulka Devi, Chairperson, Manipur State Commission for Women on viral video incident.
VIDEO | "We took suo-motu cognisance of the case. We won't spare (the culprits) in this barbaric crime and ensure the victims will get the justice," says Salam Ulka Devi, Chairperson, Manipur State Commission for Women on viral video incident. pic.twitter.com/Lcpl1OJIkO
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 23, 2023
NCW Silent Even After Complaints Were Filed: DMK MP Kanimozhi
Speaking on the Manipur Situation, DMK leader Kanimozhi said, "Opposition parties including the DMK are demanding a fair discussion (in Parliament) on what's happening (in Manipur). National Commission for Women was silent even after complaints were filed, they don't care about women of the country."
VIDEO | "Opposition parties including the DMK are demanding a fair discussion (in Parliament) on what's happening (in Manipur). National Commission for Women was silent even after complaints were filed, they don't care about women of the country," says DMK leader @KanimozhiDMK on… pic.twitter.com/Fdg0JPYLVK
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 23, 2023
'Atrocities Against Women Must Stop immediately': BJP MP Hema Malini On Manipur Viral Video
BJP MP Hema Malini when asked about recent incidents of crime against women across the country, said, "This is an atrocity against women...this shouldn't happen...this must stop immediately. We don't want that such kind of behaviour happens to any woman...This should be stopped immediately, I am saying this to the government as well..."
#WATCH | Mathura, UP: BJP MP Hema Malini when asked about recent incidents of crime against women across the country, says, "This is an atrocity against women...this shouldn't happen...this must stop immediately. We don't want that such kind of behaviour happens to any… pic.twitter.com/4iETZWSt7S
— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) July 23, 2023
Manipur News Live: 'No One Will Be Spared In Manipur Incident,' Says Union Minister Jitendra Singh
Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Manipur incident, says, "...I think that the way PM has said that the whole country is saddened and also ashamed by this incident. He has said that no one will be spared..." (ANI)
'Let Us Be Humans First': Civil Rights Activist Irom Chanu Sharmila Appeal To Cease Violence
On Manipur violence, Indian Civil Rights Activist Irom Chanu Sharmila says, "I want to appeal that we all are human beings. What is the need for all such hatred? As humans, we own nothing while living and can't take anything from this world when we die...We depend on each other as we are social animals so let us be humans first." (ANI)
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