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Disturbing footage emerged from Manipur on July 19, depicting a horrific incident that occurred on May 4 during the outbreak of violence in the state. In the video, two women from the Kuki community were forcibly stripped naked and paraded while a group of men jeered at them.…
The Indigenous Tribal Leader's Forum condemned the incident, pointing out that the perpetrators were from the Meitei community. The complaint about the incident was filed more than a month later on June 21, by the chief of B. Phainom village, Thangboi Vaiphei. The complaint…
The release of the video sparked national shock and outrage, leading the Manipur Police to launch a massive search operation to apprehend the culprits. As of July 19, the situation in Manipur remained tense, with occasional incidents of arson and gatherings.
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The incident had initially been reported by some media outlets, but it gained significant attention only after the video surfaced online. Responding to the incident, Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Smriti Irani, described it as an inhuman act.
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In the aftermath of the viral video, the government ordered social media platforms not to share it to protect the victims' identities, which is punishable under Indian law. On July 20, Manipur CM N Biren Singh announced the first arrest in the case and assured the public that a…
On the same day, July 20, Prime Minister Modi addressed the Parliament before the commencement of the monsoon session. He stressed the importance of democratic duties during the sacred month of 'Shravan' and urged all members to actively engage in discussions and debates for the…
Towards the end of his speech, PM Modi expressed his distress and anger about the Manipur incident. He condemned the act as a disgrace to any civilized society, bringing shame and anguish to every Indian and the nation as a whole. PM Modi appealed to all Chief Ministers to…
The video depicting two women is deeply disturbing, revealing the extent of lawlessness in Manipur during the initial weeks. Both communities are implicated in acts of violence. However, the viral video, which is two months old, and the case, one month old, are being exploited as…
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