DIMAPUR — The Poimi Students’ Union (PSU) has condemned the rape and physical assault of one 26-year-old woman at Ngwalwa village, Peren, by the accused, Benjamin Terieng.
In a condemnation note, the union expressed its sadness over the crime, saying that such barbarism should be condemned by every right-thinking citizen and should not be tolerated. It added that there should not be any justification in defence whatsoever.
The PSU further urged the law-enforcing agencies to award befitting punishment to the accused and prayed for the victim’s speedy recovery.
Hinglakpechame (clan): The Hinglakpechame (clan), Poilwa village, Peren district, has also condemned the rape, saying that such inhuman acts of sexual violence should be condemned by all sections of society and that no stone should be left unturned in delivering justice.
The clan stated in a note that the perpetrator of the horrific crime should have no place in a civilised society and that, as an example for future generations, justice delivered should be the most severe punishment to discourage such violence in the near future.
It further urged the law-enforcing agency to deliver justice at the earliest.
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