Dimapur, June 13 (EMN): The Ao Senden has made clear to the administrative authorities — technically magisterial conduits and court administration in a district — of Mokokchung district, that the community organisation shall not accept any verdict that fails justice in adjudicating the recent rape of a minor.
The Ao Naga apex issued to the media on Wednesday a copy of a representation that was addressed to the deputy commissioner of Mokokchung.
The representation read: 'The (Ao Senden) have the honour to submit in connection with the incident taken place at Mongsenbai ward in Mokokchung town, registered FIR in PS-II and published in local papers on 11-06-18: A five years old girl was raped on 10-06-18 by accused Limatoshi, 19 years, be punished as enshrined under section 4 of Prevention of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO) and also be awarded compensation to the victim as laid down thereof.'
"During the process of the case or trial or in conviction or on quantum of sentence, no leniency shall be shown to the accused and / or if altered, the Ao Senden shall never accept the verdict," the organisation stated.
The community organisation has 'requested' the administration to 'kindly' take necessary legal action within a reasonable period of time and also to award compensation as requested.