This arrest was made during an operation:-
Manipur video:-The main culprit, Huirem Herodas Meitei (32 years) of Pechi Awang Leikai, wearing a green t-shirt and seen holding the woman. Was arrested today morning after proper identification. This arrest was made during an operation.
A man who was part of the mob responsible for parading naked two tribal women in Kangpokpi district of Manipur. And dragging one of them, was among four persons arrested on Thursday. This incident of May 4 garnered widespread condemnation.
Moreover, The night-long raids, supervised by senior IPS officers. They led to the arrest of Huirem Heradash Singh (age 32) from Thoubal district. A manhunt is ongoing to capture others involved in the crime.
The two women were allegedly sexually assaulted:-
The two women were allegedly sexually assaulted by the mob before being set free. However, The mob comprised individuals from the majority community. Villagers took drastic action against the accused. Heradash Singh, by setting his house on fire and ostracizing his family.
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh strongly condemned the incident, deeming it “inhuman” and calling for the culprits to face “capital punishment.” He asserted that his government would not stay silent on this heinous crime.
However, Immediate actions were taken, with the cyber crime department verifying the authenticity of the video. And mass combing operations being conducted in suspected areas to apprehend the culprits.
Efforts are being made by the government to restore peace and normalcy in the state. Moreover, Talks have been held with various civil society organizations, businessmen. And leaders of religious institutions to address misunderstandings among communities and promote peaceful coexistence.
The influential Meitei body:-Manipur video
However, The influential Meitei body, Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI), expressed deep shame and anguish over the incident. They vowed to hunt down the culprits and ensure fitting punishment for all involved in the crime, manipur video.
An eyewitness, Hahat Vaiphei, recounted how the villagers of B Phainom thwarted a similar attempt by a mob the previous day. She narrated how they were caught and dragged away from the village, leading to the heinous act of the two women being paraded naked and raped.
Ethnic violence broke out in Manipur on May 3 during a ‘Tribal Solidarity March’ in protest against the Meitei community’s demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status. More than 160 people lost their lives, and several were injured since then.
Meiteis constitute about 53 per cent of Manipur’s population and primarily reside in the Imphal Valley. While tribals, including Nagas and Kukis, make up 40 per cent and mostly live in the hill districts.
