Eastern Nagaland Women Organization, (ENWO) Mokokchung has demanded to book the alleged rapist of a minor girl under IPC and award severe punishment to the culprit as per the law.
According to DIPR report, in a memorandum submitted to the DC Mokokchung the ENWO Mokokchung also demanded not to grant bail to the accused and called upon the district administration to ensure safety of the women folk.
The voice of concern of the ENWOM came following an alleged rape of a minor girl by one Alemchiba last week.
DC Mokokchung, Sushil Kumar Patel assured ENPO leaders to take severe action against the accused as per the law of the land after a fair trial, who is now in the judicial custody. He also assured all help to the victim and the relative.
Meanwhile, police had resorted to blank firing to disperse mob who have gathered near the police station-1 demanding the accused to be handed over to them.
With this preventive action the situation returned to normal as the mob dispersed.
Later in the evening DC called a meeting with the apex organization leaders to discuss the situation arising out of the rape incident.
It was agreed that all the concerned leaders would cooperate with the district administration to deliver justice to the victim and punishing the culprit as per the law.