Imphal: Four people have been arrested in Manipur for their involvement in the video of two women from the Kuki-Zomi community being paraded naked in public and sexually assaulted.
The prime accused, Huirem Herodas Meitei, was arrested on Thursday, along with another alleged accused, Manithoi of Nongpok Semai village in Thoubal district. Two more accused were arrested later.
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The house of the main accused was burnt down by an irate mob at Yairipok village of Thoubal district in Manipur in the afternoon on Thursday.
The police said they are conducting search operations to nab the others involved in the crime.
The incident took place on May 4, 2023, but came to light only on Wednesday after the video went viral on social media.
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Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh condemned the incident and said that the state government would not remain silent on this heinous crime. He said that the government would make efforts to get the culprits with maximum punishment like capital punishment.
He also appealed to the public not to cause disturbance in the movement of security forces as they are here to act against the elements, who are causing a threat to the integrity of our nation.