Kohima: Bullying remains a persistent, unaddressed threat across Nagaland. It is not just childish play. It causes lifelong physical, mental, and emotional damage. The issue ruins lives. A September 10, 2026, local news report brought the problem into the light.
Bullying involves repeated, intentional, aggressive behavior fueled by a power imbalance. It manifests as physical assault, verbal threats, social manipulation, or cyberbullying. These acts occur daily in homes, schools, and on the streets. Everyone is a potential target, including women, the disabled, and adults.
Several months ago, videos surfaced showing schoolgirls in Nagaland physically assaulting other students. Officials removed the footage because the individuals were minors. It remains unclear if the victims ever found justice or if the aggressors faced consequences.
Under-reporting keeps the real scale of the problem hidden. Victims stay silent due to fear, embarrassment, or confusion. Access to professional counselors is limited in many schools, leaving teachers to handle complex abuse cases. Parental cooperation is also frequently inconsistent.
A child rights activist noted the danger of this silence. The activist warned, "Bullying does not stop happening simply because it is not reported."
The National Education Policy 2020 demands safe learning environments, but monitoring remains weak. Society often ignores the problem by pushing shameful acts under the rug. Parents and elders set the standard for behavior. As long as the public enables power abuse and corruption, bullying will continue to run wild.
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