Manipur violence | Government issues order to social media platforms to not share viral video of two Manipuri women being paraded nude

Manipur: In a shocking incident captured on video, which came to light on Wednesday, two women were stripped naked and paraded by a group of individuals from another community in Manipur. The video, dated 4th May, shows the helpless women being subjected to continuous harassment, while they pleaded for mercy and sought help.

Meanwhile, the government has issued an order to Twitter and other social media platforms, instructing them not to share the viral video of the two Manipuri women being paraded nude. It is imperative for social media platforms to adhere to Indian laws as the matter is currently under investigation, stated reports.

The video surfaced a day before the proposed march by the “Indigenous Tribal Leaders Forum” (ITLF), adding fuel to the already tense situation in Manipur’s hill districts. According to a spokesperson from the ITLF, the distressing incident took place in Kangpokpi district on 4th May. The video showcases the women being relentlessly harassed by men, while the victims cried for help and pleaded for their dignity to be respected. The ITLF has called on the central and state governments, the National Commission for Women, and the National Scheduled Tribes Commission to take cognizance of the crime and take action against the culprits. Moreover, during the “Kuki-Zo Adiwasi Unity March” scheduled in Churachandpur, the forum plans to address this issue.