The Sakhi One Stop Centre at Wokha (Photo caption)
Eight cases related to domestic violence among 14 registered in 2026 alone
Morung Express News
Wokha | May 25
Emphasising the need for timely intervention and support for women facing violence or abuse, Deputy Commissioner of Wokha, Mhathung Tsanglao, has urged women enduring physical, sexual, emotional, psychological, or economic abuse to reach out to the Sakhi One Stop Centre (OSC), assuring them of confidentiality and compassionate assistance.
Data released by the centre revealed that a total of 159 cases have been registered at the Sakhi OSC in Wokha since 2019. Domestic violence accounted for the highest number with 67 cases, followed by 51 cases involving women in distress.
In 2026 alone, 14 cases have already been reported, including eight related to domestic violence. The centre has also handled cases involving cybercrime, sexual assault, child labour and three attempted murder cases.
In an awareness statement on the functioning of the Sakhi One Stop Centre, the DC Wokha said that “victims of violence should not suffer in silence due to fear, social stigma, family pressure, or concerns regarding reputation.” He maintained that “seeking help at the earliest stage could ensure protection, justice, and rehabilitation for affected women.”
Highlighting the importance of community involvement, Tsanglao called upon apex bodies, village leaders, civil society organisations, and the general public to actively support the centre in reaching vulnerable women. According to him, “tackling violence against women requires collective action and wider awareness so that victims are encouraged to seek help without hesitation.”
Providing information on the centre’s services, Centre Administrator of the Sakhi One Stop Centre, Thungbeni Kikon, informed that women can register complaints either by directly approaching the centre or through the Women Helpline number 181. She noted that services are accessible to women from both rural and urban areas across Wokha district. The helpline, she added, also provides information on government welfare programmes meant for women.
Located at District Hospital Wokha, the Sakhi One Stop Centre works in collaboration with the police and medical authorities to ensure prompt assistance and safety for women in crisis, Kikon said. She further informed that the centre is manned by trained counsellors with MSW qualifications, legal case workers, and other professionals equipped to provide emotional, legal, and psychological support.
Officials informed that the centre addresses a wide range of cases including domestic violence, physical assault, emotional and mental abuse, psychosocial abuse, sexual violence, economic abuse, cybercrime, and property-related legal disputes. “Economic abuse,” they explained, “includes denial of financial assistance and basic necessities to women and children.”
Women approaching the centre are offered free legal assistance, counselling, medical first aid, and other necessary support services. Temporary shelter arrangements, including accommodation and beds, are also available free of charge for women and children for a maximum period of five days.
Legal Case Worker Nzanmongi stated that counselling support is extended to every woman seeking assistance and assured that the dignity and privacy of survivors are protected throughout the process. Officials also disclosed that only six cases remain active at present, while the majority have been resolved and closed.
The Sakhi One Stop Centre operates under the Mission Shakti initiative of the Ministry of Women and Child Development, offering integrated support services such as emergency response, rescue support, legal aid, psycho-social counselling, temporary shelter, medical care, and video conferencing facilities for survivors of violence.
