Manipur Police Makes 6th Arrest After Women Paraded Naked, Sexually Assaulted
Mumbai: Manipur Police has arrested six people, including a juvenile, in connection with the parading of two naked women in the state’s Kangpokpi district, officials said on Saturday.
Before being freed, the survivors are said to have been sexually abused. On Wednesday, a 26-second video of the tragic occurrence went viral. Also Read: Another Accused Arrested In Case Of Women Being Paraded Naked In Manipur
The state police announced in an official statement, “As of now, one juvenile has been arrested in the case.” State Police are making every attempt to apprehend the remaining perpetrators by raiding many suspected hideouts.”
Yumlembam Nungsithoi was named as the fifth accused in a previous announcement.
Following public outrage over the viral video, authorities made the first arrest linked to the incident on Thursday, detaining a guy who was part of the crowd participating in parading the ladies at B Phainom village. He was caught on camera pulling one of the victims. Subsequently, three more arrests were made on the same day.
Four accused in the case were remanded in 11-day police custody on Friday.
On June 21, a complaint about the video was lodged at the Saikul police station in Kangpokpi district. According to sources, the FIR outlined the tumultuous circumstances leading up to the kidnapping of indigenous women.
According to the FIR, the mayhem involved the death of one individual by the crowd on May 4 as he sought to defend his sister from being raped. Following that, the two ladies were paraded naked and assaulted in front of others.
The Manipur state administration issued an appeal to the people on Saturday, warning them not to believe in rumors in reaction to the increasing anxiety produced by the viral video. People can report the spread of “unfounded” films by calling a specific “rumor-free” hotline number (9233522822). Also Read: Manipur Govt Asks People Not To Believe Rumours, Issues Helpline
Since May 3, when a ‘Tribal Solidarity March’ was staged in the hill areas to oppose the Meitei community’s quest for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status, at least 160 people have died as a result of ethnic violence.
Meiteis make up around 53% of the Manipur population and live mostly in the Imphal Valley. Tribals, including Nagas and Kukis, make up approximately 40% of the population and dwell primarily in the hill areas.
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