Ukhrul, April 12: In a troubling recurrence of sexual assault and murder cases in the Churachandpur district of Manipur, a woman was allegedly sexually assaulted and murdered in Leizangphai village, Thanglon Sub-division, on Friday. This is the third case of sexual assault reported in the district within a month.
The Zomi Mothers’ Association (ZMA), General Headquarters, has condemned this horrific occurrence and demanded that the perpetrator be tried in a fast-track court and given the death penalty. The association emphasized that these recurring incidents reflect a lack of respect for women’s dignity and a failure to protect that dignity.
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Further, unequivocally condemning the barbaric act, the Zou Students’ Association has urged relevant authorities to take immediate and decisive action to apprehend the perpetrators as quickly as possible. It has also called on all conscientious citizens to unite in seeking justice for the victims’ families.
“It is imperative that we collectively ensure that such egregious acts have no place in our community,” stated the association, while extending prayers for the victim and her bereaved family.
In an update, the Manipur police have arrested one person in connection with the murder of the minor girl at Leijangphai village under Thanglon Police Station. The accused is Kammalsawm Singson, 21, of Songsang/Khoken village, under Thanlon PS, Pherzawl district.
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