Kohima: Authorities in Dimapur have arrested the sister of the primary suspect in a high-profile sexual abuse case. The woman, identified as the sibling of prime accused Watimeren Jamir, also known as O Wati Jamir, faced police action for her alleged role in compromising the anonymity of a minor victim.
The arrest took place on June 8, just one day prior to a protest rally organized by the Dimapur Eastern Nagaland Students’ Union. Officials took the woman into custody following allegations that she circulated a video clip revealing the victim's name and face. This act is a direct violation of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
Following her arrest, the accused provided a statement to the police regarding the distribution of the footage. She successfully requested release from custody, and the court upheld her bail application the following day. While law enforcement has not released an official statement on the matter, the arrest serves as a response to public pressure demanding accountability for the exposure of protected details. As one source noted, the move addressed concerns regarding the "public circulation of the victim's details."
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