Meghalaya women’s rights panel wants action against perpetrators of crime against women in Manipur

Shillong, July 22: The Meghalaya State Commission for Women wanted action against the attackers of two tribal women in Manipur who were stripped, groped and made to walk down a road towards a field by a frenzied mob of men and they were allegedly sexually assaulted. The incident came to light after it went viral on social media on July 19 , sparking a nationwide outrage and shock. 24 hours after the video, police claimed to have arrested 4 of the accused so far.

“We are thankful that the National Human Rights Commission and the Supreme Court have taken cognisance of this shameful act. The Chief Justice of India has rightly stated that using women as instrument to inflict gender violence is deeply, deeply disturbing. We urge the Centre and the state government to take immediate action against those involved in this horrific act of human depravity that threatens the dignity and safety of every woman and child of the nation”, the commission said.

Any act of violence committed to outrage any woman’s modesty is not acceptable in a constitutional democracy.

“We are saddened to see this gross violation of human rights especially of minorities and the vulnerable.We anticipate that such acts are not committed anymore in the future and wish Manipur peace and stability. Violence in any form can never be the answer. We also urge the concerned authorities to ensure that all victims of this ethnic clash that has been going on for nearly 3 months are given necessary help and rehabilitation. The commission extends our condolences to those families who have undergone unspeakable trauma and injustice through this entire unfortunate ordeal. May peace and justice prevail in Manipur”.