Kohima Police arrested a 59-year-old man accused of impregnating his 12-year-old daughter as the women’s commission urged swift justice
KOHIMA — Kohima Police has arrested a 59-year-old man for allegedly impregnating his 12-year-old daughter after the case came to light when the minor was taken for a medical check-up in Dimapur on October 24.
The accused was arrested on the same day from his residence under the jurisdiction of Chiephobozou Police Station. The child is currently receiving care at a child care institution.
Kohima Police PRO said no information regarding the case would be disclosed at this stage, citing the sensitive nature of the case involving a child victim.
The decision was intended to safeguard the child’s privacy, psychological well-being and dignity, the PRO said, adding that the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act contain provisions to protect the identity and interests of children involved in such cases.
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Meanwhile, the Nagaland State Commission for Women (NSCW) expressed outrage over the reported incidents of sexual violence and exploitation targeting women and children. It described the alleged sexual abuse of the 12-year-old by her biological father as a violation of human dignity and a betrayal of parental trust, protection and responsibility.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the commission also condemned the alleged kidnapping, wrongful confinement and sexual assault of a woman by a private taxi driver while travelling along a route in Kohima district. It said the incident had created fear and insecurity among women and girl students who rely on public transport for their daily travel.
The NSCW urged law enforcement agencies and judicial authorities to handle both cases with urgency, ensure thorough investigations and pursue the strictest possible punishment under the law.
The commission also called on media organisations and digital content creators to exercise due diligence, restraint and sensitivity while reporting sexual assault cases involving women and children. It cautioned that disclosing specific details could compromise victims’ anonymity and expose them to secondary trauma, social stigma and privacy violations.
Citing Section 23 of the POCSO Act and Section 72 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the NSCW urged media platforms to comply with legal provisions safeguarding the confidentiality of victims of sexual offences.