NCW seeks detailed info on Jiri massacre
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By Our Staff Reporter
IMPHAL, Dec 21 : The National Commission for Women (NCW) has directed Rajiv Singh, IPS, Director General of Police, Manipur to send a detailed report on the Jiribam killings to the Commission within 10 days.
A letter signed by A Asholi Chalai, Joint Secretary, NCW, has also requested the State Government to take appropriate action on priority basis to address the issue and protect the rights of women and children in the State.
According to the letter, the NCW received a representation from the Republican Party of India (Athawale) regarding the "horrifying violence" that occurred in Jiribam where six individuals, including three women and three children, were abducted on November 11 and subsequently murdered in cold-blood.
Stating that such egregious acts of violence are profoundly disturbing and warrant immediate and stringent action, it added that the NCW stands ready to assist in any manner to ensure that the families of the victims receive justice and that such violence does not go unpunished.
IMPHAL, Dec 21 : The National Commission for Women (NCW) has directed Rajiv Singh, IPS, Director General of Police, Manipur to send a detailed report on the Jiribam killings to the Commission within 10 days.
A letter signed by A Asholi Chalai, Joint Secretary, NCW, has also requested the State Government to take appropriate action on priority basis to address the issue and protect the rights of women and children in the State.
According to the letter, the NCW received a representation from the Republican Party of India (Athawale) regarding the "horrifying violence" that occurred in Jiribam where six individuals, including three women and three children, were abducted on November 11 and subsequently murdered in cold-blood.
Stating that such egregious acts of violence are profoundly disturbing and warrant immediate and stringent action, it added that the NCW stands ready to assist in any manner to ensure that the families of the victims receive justice and that such violence does not go unpunished.