Kohima: The Nagaland State Commission for Women is demanding immediate legal action following two violent crimes in Kohima. Investigators are looking into the abuse of a 12-year-old girl by her father. Authorities are also hunting a private taxi driver who allegedly kidnapped and assaulted a woman while she traveled through the district. These crimes have shattered public trust.
Commission members described the incidents as shameful. They called for police and courts to fast-track these cases. "Such heinous acts constitute an absolute betrayal of human dignity, leaving severe psychological and physical trauma on the victims and our communities," the commission stated on October 29.
The agency warned journalists to shield victims from public view. Reporters often risk causing secondary trauma by revealing sensitive information. All digital and print outlets must follow legal rules to keep survivors anonymous. The group specifically pointed to Section 23 of the POCSO Act and Section 72 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. They expect strict compliance. Everyone needs to act responsibly.
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