Phangnon, KUD condemn assault of minor girl

DIMAPUR — Rajya Sabha MP S Phangnon Konyak and the Konyak Union Dimapur (KUD) have condemned the alleged sexual assault and physical abuse of a minor Chang girl by the owner of the house where she was staying.

Condemning the incident, the MP stated that such heinous and inhuman acts have no place in a civilised society and must be collectively denounced by every responsible citizen.

Phangnon further informed that she had spoken to the Commissioner of Police, Dimapur, and was apprised that the police had taken proactive cognisance of the matter and that progress was being made in the investigation.

Emphasising the importance of protecting the survivor, the MP stated that the identity, dignity and rights of the minor must be safeguarded at all costs.

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She further asserted that crimes against children can never be tolerated under any circumstances and called upon society to stand united in ensuring the safety, protection and dignity of every child.

In a separate statement, the KUD stated that in cases involving the sexual abuse of a minor girl, the harm caused is not limited to physical injuries but also includes severe emotional and mental trauma, with scars that the child may carry throughout her lifetime.

The union alleged that the accused was mentally abnormal, stating that the act committed against an innocent child who lived under his shelter and protection and trusted him wholeheartedly reflected a sadistic nature rather than the behaviour of a normal person. The KUD maintained that there was no place in society for such individuals.

The KUD appealed to the law enforcement authorities to arrest the accused at the earliest and award him the strictest punishment under the law.

It further demanded that the accused be booked under non-bailable sections of the law and not be granted bail. The union also appealed to all right-thinking citizens to come forward and condemn the crime.