Ukhrul, Jan 13: The Liangmai Pui Naga Ruangdi and Liangmai Naga Katimai Ruangdi of the Liangmai tribe have unequivocally condemned in what it described as “barbaric and inhuman attack” that occurred on the evening of January 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM at Maremei Liangmai Village, Senapati District, Manipur.
The Liangmai Naga bodies stated that at the behest of RK. Remping and his grandsons, some NSCN-IM cadres perpetrated a heinous crime against six innocent women and two men in the Maremei village. The innocent homemakers were subjected to savage attacks with cane sticks, heavy blows from weapon butts, and mercilessly kicked leaving them gravely injured and traumatized. The victims were further subjected to degrading and inhuman treatment and sexual harassment besides threatening them with loaded weapons.
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After the assault, the Liangmai Naga bodies alleged, the attackers even refused the victims to be taken to the nearest hospital at Senapati Town. It was only with the intervention of the Naga People’s Organisation (NPO) that the victims could be taken to Senapati Hospital for the treatment of severe physical injuries and emotional trauma inflicted upon them. One critically injured victim had been transferred to Raj Medicity at Imphal for advanced treatment.
“This egregious act of violence is not only a gross violation of human rights but also a grave attack on the safety and security of women in our entire community”, the Liangmai bodies condemned.
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Further, the LPNR demanded the immediate arrest of RK. Remping, his grandsons, and the NSCN-IM cadres for swift delivery of justice. It also demanded a fair and impartial inquiry into the attack and sexual harassment to ensure accountability and prevent future incidents. Immediate protection along with physical, emotional, and mental support must be provided to the survivors to ensure their well-being and recovery, it said.
The two Naga civil bodies further stated that violence against women is a crime against humanity and must be eradicated at all costs. Let us work together to create a society where women can live with dignity, free from fear and oppression.
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The Liangmai bodies furthermore urged the State government, law enforcement agencies, Naga CSOs, and all the right-thinking individuals to condemn the act and take collective responsibility to ensure the delivery of justice.
The Liangmai Naga community has expressed its unwavering solidarity with the victims and their families and vows to pursue this matter until justice is delivered, the bodies said.
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