Dimapur, January 18 (MExN): Tikhir Students’ Union Dimapur has vehemently condemned the rape of a young girl on January 12 in Dimapur. In a condemnation note, the Union president, Apollo and general secretary, Peter Limti stated that the victim was forcefully abducted from Bor-Lengri while she was returning home after church service by three accused, namely Benathung Kikon, Yanathungo Odyuo, and Wobenthung Ngullie. Asserting that the act is inhuman, it appealed to the law enforcing agency to punish the offenders so such crimes are not committed in the future.
Tikhir Women
Organization
Tikhir Women Organization (TWA) has also vehemently condemned the January 12 gang rape in Dimapur. A press statement issued by TWA general secretary, T Tsunongshi and its president, Tushila Caroline informed that after the incident, one of the accused took the victim to another place and made her stay there overnight. The victim was also threatened to remain silent about the incident. Further, when FIR was lodged at the police station, the note alleged, the victim was beaten by the duty officer on the night of January 13. In this regard, the Organization has appealed for stern action against the duty officer “because she is meant to help and save someone who is in danger, but not to insult or humiliate.” The medical examination, the release added, was also done only the next day when the parents brought the victim for medical check-up. TWA also strongly condemned not publishing the photos of the accused. The Association further appealed the competent authority to award befitting punishment to the accused as per the law of the land.
Tikhir Students’ Union
Vehemently condemning the gang rape, Tikhir Students’ Union (TSU) has also requested the law enforcing authority/Dimapur Administration to initiate proper investigation and take immediate action as per the law. Justice in this regard should be delivered at the earliest and bail should not be granted to the three rapists in any case, demanded a press release appended by TSU vice president, Kiutsu Tikhir and its chairman, executive council, Antony Tsangmong.
Tikhir Women
Organization
Tikhir Women Organization (TWA) has also vehemently condemned the January 12 gang rape in Dimapur. A press statement issued by TWA general secretary, T Tsunongshi and its president, Tushila Caroline informed that after the incident, one of the accused took the victim to another place and made her stay there overnight. The victim was also threatened to remain silent about the incident. Further, when FIR was lodged at the police station, the note alleged, the victim was beaten by the duty officer on the night of January 13. In this regard, the Organization has appealed for stern action against the duty officer “because she is meant to help and save someone who is in danger, but not to insult or humiliate.” The medical examination, the release added, was also done only the next day when the parents brought the victim for medical check-up. TWA also strongly condemned not publishing the photos of the accused. The Association further appealed the competent authority to award befitting punishment to the accused as per the law of the land.
Tikhir Students’ Union
Vehemently condemning the gang rape, Tikhir Students’ Union (TSU) has also requested the law enforcing authority/Dimapur Administration to initiate proper investigation and take immediate action as per the law. Justice in this regard should be delivered at the earliest and bail should not be granted to the three rapists in any case, demanded a press release appended by TSU vice president, Kiutsu Tikhir and its chairman, executive council, Antony Tsangmong.
