Huge Protest Rally In Manipur Over Video Of Tribal Women Being Paraded Naked
NDTV
The incident, which comes against the backdrop of ongoing ethnic clashes in the region, also drew condemnation from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
A massive protest rally surged through the streets of Manipur's Churachandpur on Friday, following a disturbing video that captured the public humiliation and abuse of two tribal women amid the state's ethnic clashes. The video of the two-month-old incident, which surfaced a day ago, depicted the women being paraded naked and sexually assaulted by a mob, triggering widespread outrage and demands for justice.
Manipur Police announced on Thursday that they have detained one of the primary suspects visible in the 26-second footage, captured from Thoubal district. According to the officials, the accused is believed to be the mastermind behind the incident, they said.
Following the surfacing of the video, Chief Minister N Biren Singh assured the public that stringent measures would be taken against all culprits involved in this heinous act, including the possibility of capital punishment. Several police units were promptly formed to investigate the incident and ensure swift justice.
