The essential accused who stripped Kuki women off after which paraded bare has been arrested after the video of the two-month-old incident went viral sparking nationwide outrage. Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh stated a radical investigation is underway and strict motion can be taken towards all perpetrators together with the potential for capital punishment. Amid nationwide outrage and the opposition turning the stress on PM Modi to talk up, PM Modi promised action and stated his coronary heart was crammed with anger and ache. Read | Govt asks Twitter to remove Manipur women paraded naked video: ‘Under probe’

Manipur girls paraded bare: ‘Capital punishment can be thought of’

After the primary arrest which was made solely after the video of the incident went viral, N Biren Singh stated capital punishment can be thought of towards the culprits. “Let it be known, there is absolutely no place for such heinous acts in our society,” the chief minister tweeted as calls for for his resignation grew louder.

“My hearts go out to the two women who were subjected to a deeply disrespectful and inhumane act, as shown in the distressing video that surfaced yesterday. After taking a Suo-moto 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 currently underway and we will ensure strict action is taken against all the perpetrators, including considering the possibility of capital punishment. Let it be known, there is absolutely no place for such heinous acts in our society,” the chief minister tweeted.

‘Using girls as an instrument…merely unacceptable’: CJI

Taking suo motu cognisance of the viral video, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud stated the incident is just unacceptable. “using women as an instrument in an area of communal strife. Grossest of constitutional abuse. We are deeply disturbed by the videos which have emerged. If the government does not act, we will,” the CJI stated.

My coronary heart crammed with ache, anger: PM Modi

Ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, PM Modi talked about Manipur in his tackle and stated his coronary heart is crammed with ache and anger. The incident is a disgrace for the 140 crore folks of India and be it Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh or Manipur, no perpetrator can be spared in any nook of the nation, PM Modi assured.