Kohima: The Nagaland State Commission for Women (NSCW) warned of a spike in crimes against women and children this week. It cited sexual violence and harassment as major problems. Officials expressed “deep concern and grave alarm” regarding these trends across the state.
Violence is not a private issue. It is a societal failure. The Commission stated that gender-based attacks have become “alarmingly frequent” and are being treated as normal by the public. This mindset must stop.
The agency wants families, schools, and religious groups to take a stand. They need to teach human rights and refuse to tolerate abuse. Leaders must use their influence to protect the vulnerable. Public silence only helps the attackers.
Legal tools exist to fight this. The Commission pointed to the POCSO Act, the Domestic Violence Act, and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita as primary defenses. Victims should reach out for help. Resources like the 181 Women Helpline, the 1098 Child Helpline, and the 112 emergency system remain open. The NSCW Legal Aid Cell also operates at 8730999448 to ensure “no victim stands alone.”
Citizens must reject victim-blaming and cultural excuses for abuse. The Commission ended its statement with a firm demand for change. “The time to act is now,” it said.
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