Kohima: Multiple organizations have condemned the alleged sexual assault of a young girl in Medziphema town on July 7. Police have arrested the suspect, identified as Paominlun Gangte, a former soldier. Local groups are now demanding he face the full weight of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
The Chakhroma Women Organisation and the Chümoukedima District Gorkha Union expressed deep shock. The Kuki Community Medziphema Town issued a strong statement regarding the incident in Ward 9. They stated the alleged act was "inhuman" and declared the accused had no place within their colony.
The Medziphema Town Women Organization urged authorities to deny the suspect bail. They want a swift prosecution. The Chakhroma Students’ Union praised the police for the prompt arrest. They highlighted how such crimes inflict severe trauma on survivors.
Groups across the region are calling for unity. They urged the public to respect the survivor’s privacy. All involved organizations pledged to monitor the legal proceedings closely. They maintain that the accused must be held accountable for violating the dignity and safety of a child.
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