Ao Senso Telongjem Dimapur (ASTD), Dimapur Watsu Telongjem (DWT), and Dimapur Ao Lanur Telongjem (DAYO) have commended the Dimapur Police Commissionerate for promptly suspending the police personnel involved in assault of Moalong Jamir on January 29.
In a joint statement, ASTD, DWT, and DAYO while condemning the “savage assault and excesses committed”, also urged the Commissioner of Police to conduct a thorough and unbiased investigation to ensure that appropriate punishment was awarded to the perpetrators.
They also expressed gratitude to all student bodies, civil society organizations and others for their unwavering support in demanding justice for the victim.
Furthermore, the three organizations emphasized the necessity of establishing proper standard operating procedures, providing orientation to officers on special duties, and raising public awareness regarding matters of public threat perception. They emphasized the importance of these measures to prevent similar unfortunate incidents from occurring in the future.