CMA condemns rape of minor

Dimapur, Jan. 25: Chakhesang Mothers Association (CMA) has strongly condemned the rape of a young physically challenged girl of 13 years of age, on January 14 at Pfutsero. While condemning the barbarous and horrific act, CMA expressed its deep concern for the life and dignity of women. Terming the crime as “domestic terrorism,” CMA said “we will no longer sit back and take what seems to be a daily occurrence in our society.” “A call to action was directed at citizens, encouraging unity in vigilance and reporting crimes against women, in an effort to stem such actions,” stated CMA. “This horrific rape on the young women is another shame on the safety of our women and also a blot on the way we treat our women,” stated CMA president Zaposhelu Venuh and secretary Wecheteu Khape Further, CMA appealed the concerned authorities and law enforcing agency to immediately award befitting punishment to avert recurrence of such crime in the society.