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Outrage in India over video of Manipur women paraded naked, raped

Incident happened on May 4, a day after deadly riots broke out between Meitei and Kuki-Zo tribes in the remote state.

Al Jazeera · Jul 20, 2023

Social media platforms told to censor posts on Manipur video

The government has asked Twitter and other social media platforms to take down a video of two Manipur women paraded naked, since the matter is being probed.

The Hindu · Jul 20, 2023

Rights bodies demand action in case of sexual assault on Kuki women in Manipur

Rights groups demand swift action against perpetrators of sexual assault in Manipur, speedy justice for two Kuki women paraded naked by mob. Condemn incident, call for fair, unbiased investigation. Welcome SC's Suo-motu action, slam Centre for shooting messenger. CSWO president calls for immediate arrest of perpetrators, no bail for such…

The Hindu · Jul 20, 2023

Centre orders Twitter, other social media to take down video on Manipur women, says probe on

The Centre on Thursday asked Twitter and other social media to take down the video of two Manipuri women being paraded naked as the matter is under investigation. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jul 20, 2023

T.N. CM Stalin says he is “heartbroken and appalled” at Manipur violence

CM Stalin appalled by violence against women in Manipur, urges Union govt to take steps to restore peace. Urges collective conscience to stand against hate and venom, foster society of empathy and respect.

The Hindu · Jul 20, 2023

Outside Parliament, PM breaks silence on Manipur sexual assault, promises stringent punishment for guilty

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expresses “anguish and anger” over Manipur incident, vows guilty won’t be spared at the Monsoon Session of Parliament. PM Modi condemns heinous video of two women being stripped and paraded naked in Manipur.

The Hindu · Jul 20, 2023

Manipur sexual violence video | Supreme Court ‘deeply disturbed’, orders Centre, Manipur government to act

CJI Chandrachud summons AG, SG over Manipur women violence video; expresses deep concern over use of women as instruments of violence. Gives govt time to act or court will step in, listing case suo motu on July 28.

The Hindu · Jul 20, 2023

Viral Kuki women’s video: Top primetime anchors give it a miss, it’s frontpage news in print

The whole of yesterday, a video trended on social media, showing two Kuki women being paraded naked by a mob in Manipur.

Newslaundry · Jul 20, 2023

Manipur sexual assault | PMK leader Anbumani urges Centre, State to punish culprits

PMK President Anbumani Ramadoss has expressed deep anguish over the sexual violence in Manipur, calling for action against the perpetrators. He urged the Union and State Governments to take necessary steps to punish the culprits. #Manipur #SexualViolence #PattaliMakkalKatch #AnbumaniRamadoss

The Hindu · Jul 20, 2023

BRS party working President KTR urges PM, HM to intervene and Save Manipur

KTR appeals to PM, HM to #SaveManipur; expresses deep concern over distressing incident in Manipur where Kuki women have been subjected to heinous acts of violence. Urges Union Govt to intervene promptly to ensure justice & security for people of Manipur.

The Hindu · Jul 20, 2023