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Womenfolk hold protest against narco-terrorism, atrocities on women in Imphal West

​​​​​​​Sekmai Kendra Meira Paibi on Friday staged a one-day protest at Loitang Khunou ground, Imphal West.

ByIFP Bureau

Updated 21 Jul 2023, 12:35 pm

(Photo: IFP)
(Photo: IFP)

Sekmai Kendra Meira Paibi (women's group) on Friday staged a one-day protest at Loitang Khunou ground, Imphal West, demanding to stop narco terrorism and inhumane acts on women.

The protest was staged against the inhumane act committed on two women. In a viral video, two women were seen paraded naked at some place under the jurisdiction of Nongpok Sekmai Police Station, Thoubal district.

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Speaking on the sidelines of the protest, one of the protesters, Pakpi, told the media that people of Manipur welcome and appreciate Prime Minister Narendra Modi for breaking his silence and speaking up on the viral video. She said, as the prime minister has broken his silence he should now comment on other issues of Manipur regarding the crisis.

“If the government is going to take action against the culprits in connection with the incident, then the government also should take equal action for all the culprits involved in the crisis irrespective of any person,” said Pakpi.

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The protesters staged the protest with under the banner “Stop Narco Terrorism, we are against inhuman act on women” and held placards that read, “respect out mothers, sister, daughters”; “crush narco terrorism now!”; “women and children deserve respect”; “justice for both justice for all’ and others.

Also Read: Manipur Women Paraded Naked: Condemnations pour in, capital punishment demanded

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IFP Bureau

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IMPHAL, Manipur

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