Manipur violence: NCW directs Twitter India to remove Manipur viral video; main culprit arrested

Manipur horror viral video:  The distressing footage from Manipur which shows two women being paraded naked by a mob, subjected to molestation, and dragged to a field where they were allegedly gang-raped sparked widespread national concern. 

Be it political leaders, MLAs, journalists, doctors, actors, and even the general public, each and everyone is coming forward to express their concern, anger, and views over the Manipur violence. 

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Direction to remove Manipur video 

Reacting to the same, the National Commission for Women (NCW) on formally directed the Head of Public Policy at Twitter India to remove the video showing the disgraceful act of two women being paraded naked in Manipur adding that the video compromises the identities of the victims and is a punishable offence.

Taking to their official Twitter handle, NCW wrote, "NCW has formally directed the Head of Public Policy at Twitter India to remove the video showing the disgraceful act of two women being paraded naked. This video compromises the victims' identities and is a punishable offence.”

NCW takes suo moto cognizance

Earlier in the day, NCW tweeted, "NCW condemns the Manipur incident. Taking suo moto cognizance. The DGP Manipur has been asked to promptly take appropriate action".

NCW chief Rekha Sharma said, "One main accused in the incident has been arrested and by the evening more culprits are likely to be arrested. We have also given Twitter a notice against allowing such videos to be circulated on their platform. This is indeed shocking and the NCW has taken cognizance of the incident. Many such incidents are coming to light from Rajasthan and Manipur. I am in constant touch with the administration and the accused will be punished".

Two arrests in Manipur violence 

2 arrested, says Manipur Chief Minister after video of women being paraded naked causes outrage

Manipur chief minister N Biren Das said that strict action will be taken against all the culprits, including considering the possibility of capital punishment.

"After taking a Suo-motu cognisance of the incident immediately after the video surfaced, the Manipur Police swung to action and made the first arrest this morning. A thorough investigation is underway, and we will ensure strict action is taken against all the perpetrators, including considering the possibility of capital punishment," the Manipur chief minister tweeted.

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About Manipur violence 

Manipur has been witnessing violence since May 3, following the protests by the Kuki and Naga communities against the High Court's order asking the state government to consider the inclusion of Meitei community in the category of Scheduled Tribes (ST). Only STs can buy lands in hilly areas.

The majority Meitei community, which occupies the Imphal valley and nearby areas, sought the ST status keeping in view their increasing population and increased requirement of land so that they could purchase lands in the hilly areas.