By Tejang Chakma
THE NATIONAL Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sought response from the Ministry of HomeAffairs, Government of India and Manipur Police within four weeks on the
alleged gang rape of a 40-year-old tribal woman by four persons including two
jawans of India Reserve Battalion (IRBn) at Keinou village in Bishnupur
district.
Acting on a
complaint filed by Asian Centre for Human Rights, a prominent human rights
organisation in the country, the NHRC in its order on May 16, 2012 issued
notices to the Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs and Superintendent to
Police, Bishnupur district to submit reports.
The victim,
mother of four, belonging to Zeliangrong community was on her way to Imphal to
sell chillies when four persons in a car stopped the truck she was travelling
in and abducted her after beating up the driver on March 22. The victim was
taken to a secluded place where she was gang raped at gunpoint.
The accused
also allegedly robbed her money and the chillies after the rape. Two accused
jawans have been identified as Havidar Chungkham Ibomcha and Rifleman
Kshetrimayum Kenedy of 1st IRBn, while two other accused are identified as
Laikhuram Rojit, and Salam Bijen.
The incident
had led to protest rallies, with people demanding speedy justice for the
victim.
Published by Merinews.com, 5 July 2012
Published by Merinews.com, 5 July 2012
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