MSCW condemns brutal sexual assault, gang-rape of women in Manipur

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SHILLONG, July 22: The Meghalaya State Commission for Women (MSCW) on Saturday expressed shock and condemnation on the horrific incident that happened in Manipur some two months ago, where two tribal women were stripped, groped and made to walk down a road towards a field by a frenzied mob of men and allegedly sexually assaulted in a nearby field.

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 went viral, police claimed to have nabbed 4 of the accused so far.

The MSCW also thanked the National Human Rights Commission and the Supreme Court for taking cognizance of this shameful act and said, “The Chief Justice of India has rightly stated that “using women as instrument to inflict gender violence is deeply, deeply disturbing”.

The State Women Commission also urged the Centre and 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.

“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 the State of
Manipur peace and stability,” it said.

Also reminding that violence in any form can never be the answer, the MSCW urged 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 also extended its condolences to those families who have undergone unspeakable trauma and injustice through this entire un fortunate ordeal. “May peace and justice prevail in Manipur,” it said.

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