Manipur Governor Anusuiya Uikey has strongly condemned the incident of two women who were paraded naked by a violent mob in Kangpokpi district, the video footage of which went viral on the internet, and directed the Director General of Police, Rajiv Singh, to take immediate action against the crime.
The governor met the Director General of Police at Raj Bhavan in Imphal on Thursday and enquired about the incident and the progress of the investigation of the case.
According to a release from the Raj Bhavan, while condemning the incident, the Governor directed the DGP for taking immediate steps to bring the perpetrators of the heinous crime to book and award exemplary punishment as per law. She also asked the DGP for giving special protection to the victims.
Thereafter, DGP briefed the Governor about the incident and the steps that have been taken to bring the perpetrators behind bars, the Raj Bhavan said.
While appealing to all sections of society for peace and harmony, the governor also vehemently condemned the incident.
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. I am ashamed to hear that such a shameful act can be done by some people of the State to get their demands satisfied. Such a shameful incident is a matter of stigma for the civilized society.
“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. I called the DGP and got complete information about the incident and directed him to make efforts to give the harshest punishment to the perpetrators of this incident so that no one can do such audacity in future.
“At the same time, I appeal 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 on the platform of talks and establishing peace and harmony,” the governor said.
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