Kohima, April 15 (MExN): The Chakhesang Hoho Kohima (CHK) has expressed disgust and outrage at the rape reportedly committed by one Povetso on a minor at Mohonkhola, Kohima on April 13, 2014. “No words are adequate to condemn such sadistic act on a minor by an adult,” stated a press release issued by president of CHK, Zhonyi Rhi. The statement cautioned all the Chakhesangs that any attempt to bail out the accused or interference in the enforcement of law by any individual shall not be tolerated. Further, the Chakhesang Hoho extended solidarity to the traumatized girl and the family and also Poumai Women Organisation Kohima, and Poumai Public Union Kohima. It also offered “wholehearted cooperation” to all concern for deliverance of justice to the victim. Meanwhile, the Hoho also condemned the attack on Abe Mero on April 9, 2014 at Jail Colony, Kohima. “Violence perpetrated on peace loving citizens is uncalled for and we urge the authorities to take timely action on the culprit,” it added.
CYF: The Chakhesang Youth Front (CYF) has also stated it was aghast and appalled at the rape of a minor girl by Povetso at Mohonkhola, Kohima. Asserting that under no circumstances can such act on a minor be tolerated nor endured, the CYF has urged the authorities to provide the severest punishment to the accused and also called upon all not to interfere with the due diligence of law. While extending its support and goodwill to the speedy recovery of the traumatized child and the family, it also expressed cooperation with all the organisations and authorities concerned for prompt delivery of justice.
MUK: The Mao Union Kohima (MUK) while expressing shock to learn of the rape by Povetso has condemned the “despicable act” in the strongest term. In a condemnation note, MUK president L Athikho Lirina and its general secretary D Neli Koso stated, “Rapists have no place in a civilized society.” Therefore, it urged the law enforcing agencies to give “most befitting of punishments to the criminal as deterrent for the future so that all our children can remain free from the clutches of such depraved persons who prowl and pounce on.”
NMHP: Strongly condemning the “dastardly act” of rape by Povetso from Phek district, the New Minister Hill Panchayat (NMHP) has stated that it “seriously take into account that the good name of the colony has been maligned by such atrocities committed to one of its residents.” The panchayat in a release issued by its chairman Neibo-o Kire and Lima Imsong has appealed to the law enforcing authority to deliver justice by awarding befitting punishment to the accused with no bail. The Panchayat also extended solidarity to the victim and the family members.
PSUK: The Poumai Students’ Union Kohima (PSUK) has also strongly condemned the rape by one Povetso. The Union in a statement has urged law enforcing agencies to punish the accused as per the law and appealed the judicial authority not to grant bail to the accused under any circumstances. It also urged upon all the right thinking citizens to condemn the inhuman act.
PWUK: The Pholami Welfare Union, Kohima (PWUK) expressing shock over the rape of a minor by Povetso has vehemently condemned the “dastardly act”. Asserting that “this evil act should never have a place in our society,” it appealed to every sensible person to denounce it. Further, the PWUK stating that it will never accept this kind of evil act from any of its member expelled the accused from the union with immediate effect. It sternly cautioned that, any individual or group trying to bail the culprit will not be tolerated and that any untoward repercussion shall solely rest on such person or group who tries to bail him. The PWUK also extended its sympathy to the victim and her family. The union also assured its fullest support and co-operation to the family, Poumai Public Union, Kohima (PPUK) and Poumai Women Organisation, Kohima (PWOK) to bring the culprit to justice.
DGU: The Dimapur Gorkha Union (DGU) has vehemently condemned “the satanic and demonic act” of Povetso, 30, who raped a minor girl aged around 5. In a note, chairman, Disciplinary Action Committee, DGU expressed concern that “our” societies today have become very unsafe for women and girl child. “The mindset of human being has become so corrupt that we can no longer trust even friends, guests, visitors, neighbors. This is not the first incident of rape on minor girls in Nagaland. The atrocities against women and girl child have reached its zenith.” DGU further appealed to every citizen of Nagaland irrespective of caste, creed and religion to pray for the innocent victim.
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