Manipur viral video case: All 4 accused sent to 11-day police custody; check details

Manipur Police on Friday (July 21) said all four accused, who were arrested in connection with a viral video of two women being paraded naked in the violence-hit state, were sent to 11-day police custody. The incident seen in the 26-second video took place in a Manipur village on May 4, a day after violence broke out in the state against the demand for ST status by Meiteis.

The shocking video came to light on July 19, following the lifting of the internet ban in the northeastern state, and quickly triggered widespread outrage. On Thursday, four individuals were arrested in connection with the distressing incident.

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The ITLF, representing the Kuki tribe, issued a statement identifying the two victims as belonging to the Kuki-Zo tribe. The video depicts a large Meitei mob parading the women towards a paddy field, subjecting them to continuous molestation, while the helpless victims cry and plead for mercy. Adding to the horror, the perpetrators shared the video on social media, thus revealing the identity of the victims.

In the statement, the ITLF said, "A video which went viral today shows a large Meitei mob parading two Kuki-Zo tribal women naked toward a paddy field to be gang-raped. The despicable scene, which happened on May 4 in Kangpokpi district, shows the men constantly molesting the helpless women, who cry and plead with their captors."

The ITLF urgently appealed to the National Commission for Women and the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes to swiftly address this heinous act. However, the Manipur Police has yet to release any official statement on arrests or filed cases linked to the incident.

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With internet services cut off since May 4 and the state witnessing intermittent violence, Manipur remains in a tense state. The Kuki tribe has demanded the resignation of Chief Minister N Biren Singh, a member of the BJP, amidst the ongoing ethnic violence, which has led to over 120 deaths and left thousands displaced, seeking shelter in relief camps.