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Manipur Horror: Another accused in viral video case apprehended; Total arrested so far 5

The first arrest in the case was made in the early hours of Thursday, hours after the video surfaced widely. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jul 22, 2023

BJP, Trinamool trade charges over assault on women in West Bengal

With Opposition parties targeting the BJP over the incident of two women being paraded naked in ethnic violence-hit Manipur, where it is in power, the party has been highlighting similar cases of atrocities against women in States ruled by its rivals such as the Congress and the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool…

The Hindu · Jul 22, 2023

Manipur violence | Kapil Sibal says only way forward is to sack CM Biren Singh, impose President's rule

Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on July 22 said the only way forward in Manipur is to sack Chief Minister N Biren Singh and impose President’s rule in the State.

The Hindu · Jul 22, 2023

H.D. Deve Gowda expresses concern over Manipur

Former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda on July 21 tweeted to express concern over the violence in Manipur and said that he “would like to play a role in bringing peace to the North East.”

The Hindu · Jul 22, 2023

BJP driving a wedge between tribals in Manipur, says Congress MLA Podem Veeraiah

The Congress has accused the BJP government of driving a wedge between the tribals for its political benefit through the way it handled the Manipur crisis, and the silence of the Prime Minister for over two months was testimony to that.

The Hindu · Jul 22, 2023

Congress has no right to ‘lecture’ on Manipur violence, says Andhra Pradesh BJP president Purandeswari

Daggubati Purandeswari, BJP State President of Vijayawada, criticized Congress for lecturing on violence in Manipur. She noted that insurgency and casualties had dropped under Narendra Modi's govt. She also congratulated G. Kishan Reddy on becoming Telangana BJP president, wishing the party success under his leadership.

The Hindu · Jul 22, 2023

Morning Digest | More cases of women being assaulted surface in Manipur; Law Minister shares data on social background of High Court judges

Morning Digest, July 22, 2023 | PM Modi absent from Parliament, Opposition protests; 2 more cases of women assault in Manipur; Assam Rifles files sedition case against Imphal civil society group; Jaishankar pays tribute to Abe; Law Minister shares data on social background of High Court judges; IUML MP writes…

The Hindu · Jul 22, 2023

Manipur sexual assault | DMK’s women wing to hold protest in Chennai on July 23

DMK's women wing to protest sexual assault on two tribal women in Manipur. Kanimozhi to lead protest in Chennai on July 23. Protests to be held at all district headquarters on July 24. DMK accuses Manipur govt & BJP-led Centre of failing to prevent such incidents.

The Hindu · Jul 22, 2023

Meitei outfit accuses Delhi Police of discriminating against them

Meitei Heritage Society accuses Delhi Police of discriminating against them by not allowing them to protest, while allowing Kuki-Zomi orgs. Hundreds protest at Jantar Mantar, demanding CM & HM resign & impartial probes into cases of violence in Manipur. MHS demands equal right to express & protest peacefully.

The Hindu · Jul 21, 2023

Video of two naked women being harassed draws attention to tribal conflict in India’s Manipur

A video showing two naked women being assaulted by a mob of men in Manipur, in northeastern India, has shocked the nation and brought renewed attention to a deadly tribal conflict. It has also prompted Prime Minister Modi to make a statement on the violence that is tearing Manipur apart.…

France 24 · Jul 21, 2023