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Manipur horror: Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh said capital punishment will be considered against the perpetrators.
The main accused who stripped Kuki women off and then paraded naked has been arrested after the video of the two-month-old incident went viral sparking nationwide outrage. Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh said a thorough investigation is underway and strict action will be taken against all perpetrators including the possibility of capital punishment. Amid national outrage and the opposition turning the pressure on PM Modi to speak up, PM Modi promised action and said his heart was filled with anger and pain. Read | Govt asks Twitter to remove Manipur women paraded naked video: ‘Under probe’
Manipur women paraded naked: 'Capital punishment will be considered'
After the first arrest which was made only after the video of the incident went viral, N Biren Singh said capital punishment will be considered against the culprits. "Let it be known, there is absolutely no place for such heinous acts in our society," the chief minister tweeted as demands for his resignation grew louder.
"My hearts go out to the two women who were subjected to a deeply disrespectful and inhumane act, as shown in the distressing video that surfaced yesterday. After taking a Suo-moto cognisance of the incident immediately after the video surfaced, the Manipur Police swung to action and made the first arrest this morning. A thorough investigation is currently underway and we will ensure strict action is taken against all the perpetrators, including considering the possibility of capital punishment. Let it be known, there is absolutely no place for such heinous acts in our society," the chief minister tweeted.
'Using women as an instrument...simply unacceptable': CJI
Taking suo motu cognisance of the viral video, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud said the incident is simply unacceptable. "using women as an instrument in an area of communal strife. Grossest of constitutional abuse. We are deeply disturbed by the videos which have emerged. If the government does not act, we will," the CJI said.
My heart filled with pain, anger: PM Modi
Ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, PM Modi mentioned Manipur in his address and said his heart is filled with pain and anger. The incident is a shame for the 140 crore people of India and be it Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh or Manipur, no culprit will be spared in any corner of the country, PM Modi assured.
