Phek Area Mothers’ Association expresses outrage over reported incident involving a minor's pregnancy.
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DIMAPUR — The Phek Area Mothers’ Association (PAMA) has expressed outrage and concern over a reported incident involving a minor's pregnancy and alleged involvement of a 70-year-old individual in Phek district.
In a condemnation note, the association stated that any form of sexual involvement with a minor is a grave violation of the law, a serious abuse of power, and a fundamental breach of moral, ethical, and social responsibility.
“When such an act is associated with an elderly individual—someone who should embody wisdom, protection, and guidance—it represents not only personal failure but a betrayal of societal trust.
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“A minor cannot give informed consent. Any relationship leading to a minor’s pregnancy constitutes exploitation and abuse, regardless of circumstance or justification. Such actions cause lifelong physical, emotional, psychological, and social harm to the child involved and deeply wound the conscience of the community,” the PAMA stated.
Condemning the incident in the strongest possible terms, the association called for immediate legal accountability under applicable child protection laws; full protection, care, and justice for the minor; and community vigilance to ensure such abuses are neither ignored nor repeated
It also demanded the law enforcement authorities to take immediate and decisive action against the culprit, ensuring that he is held accountable to the fullest extent of the law.
“Silence or inaction in matters of child exploitation is complicity. Our society must stand firmly against any behaviour that endangers minors and undermines their dignity, safety, and future.
“This letter serves as a clear statement that abuse of minors—by any individual, regardless of age or status—is unacceptable and will not be tolerated,” the PAMA stated.