NCW seeks Manipur govt’s detailed report on tragic deaths of women & children last month

Guwahati: National Commission for Women has sought a detailed report within 10 days from the Manipur government on the death of six individuals, including three women and three children last month.

The NCW stated the Commission has received a representation from Republican Party of India (Athawale) regarding the horrifying violence that occurred in Jiribam, Manipur, where six individuals, including three women and three children, were brutally abducted on 11th
November 2024 and cold-bloodedly murdered. Such egregious acts of violence are profoundly disturbing and warrant immediate and stringent action.


It added, “The Commission being the apex Statutory Body working for the protection and promotion of women's rights in the country stands ready to assist in any manner to ensure that the families of the victims receive justice and that such violence does not go unpunished.

Keeping in view, the gravity of the situation, I request the State Government to kindly take appropriate action on priority to address this grievous issue and protect the rights and safety of women and children in the state. A detailed report may kindly be sent to the Commission within 10 days.”

Mobs have gone on rampage after the recovery of the bodies of six missing women and children in the violence-hit Jiribam district recently.

Around 10 armed militants were killed in heavy exchange of fire in Manipur's Jiribam district recently. Two CRPF jawans also suffered injuries. Kuki organisations claimed that those killed were village volunteers and not militants.

Kuldiep Singh security advisor recently said that till now 258 people have been killed including militants since May 3 last year.

The ethnic violence between the non-tribals Meiteis and tribal Kuki-Zo broke out in the northeastern state on May 3 last year after a 'Tribal Solidarity March' was organised in the hill districts to protest the Meitei community's demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status.