by Muslim Mirror Staff
In a horrifying incident that took place on May 4 in B Phainom village, Kangpokpi district, Manipur, a distressing video has emerged, showing two Kuki tribal women being paraded naked and molested by a mob of men allegedly belonging to the Meitei group.
According to reports by Scroll.in, the perpetrators can be seen walking alongside the helpless women, leading them into nearby fields where the horrifying ordeal unfolds. The women are subjected to constant molestation while they cry and plead with their captors.
Tragically, one of the victims was reportedly subjected to a horrifying gang-rape during the ordeal, as revealed in the First Information Report (FIR) filed in connection with the incident, as reported by The Wire.
The Indigenous Tribal Leaders’ Forum (ITLF) has vehemently condemned the act, expressing its shock and dismay. The organization highlighted the added cruelty of the perpetrators sharing the video on social media, which exposed the identity of the victims, amplifying the suffering of these innocent women.
The disturbing video has garnered thousands of views and triggered a wave of public outcry. The incident came to light on the eve of a planned protest march organized by the ITLF, aiming to raise awareness about the plight of indigenous tribal communities.
The horrific video of women being paraded naked and sexually assaulted in Manipur some months ago is one more confirmation of how unspeakably shocking the ongoing tragedy in that state is (and has been for nearly three months). Parliament must debate the situation today & the…
— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) July 20, 2023
In response to the heinous crime, the relatives of the victims filed a police complaint, revealing the harrowing details of the incident. The police have registered a zero FIR at the Saikul police station in Kangpokpi district on May 18. A zero FIR allows any police station to receive and register a complaint before forwarding it to the appropriate jurisdiction where the crime occurred.
As of now, charges of rape and murder, among others, have been pressed against “unknown miscreants” numbering “800-1,000,” as disclosed by the Saikul police station official.
There is widespread WhatsApp message circulated by Bhagawa machinery that Hindu women paraded naked and molested by a mob of Christian Kuki men in Manipur. These are usual tactics of Bhagawa to create opposite feeling among public for the crimes they committed. Muslims saw many such things in the past now they started against Christians.