Zeliang student body slams criminal act against minor

DIMAPUR — The Zeliang Students’ Union Nagaland (ZLSU) has expressed outrage over the alleged sexual harassment committed by Ajmal Hussian against a Class 9 minor student who is a member of the union.

In a press release, the union stated that the incident was not just a case of teasing or misbehaviour, but a deliberate, repeated, and shameful violation of the girl's dignity and safety. The ZLSU described the act as sickening and unacceptable, and condemned it in the strongest possible terms, saying it could not be tolerated under any circumstance.

“We demand that the police authorities act without delay, and that Ajmal Hussian is immediately arrested and charged under all applicable sections of the law, including provisions under the POCSO Act and BNS (IPC). Justice must be swift, and it must be absolute,” the union demanded.

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It also called upon the Nagaland government and the district administration to enforce the Inner Line Permit (ILP) regulations strictly and without exception.

“ILP is not a mere formality, it is a protective mechanism for our Naga people, and we demand its full implementation to prevent such dangerous elements from entering and violating the peace of our land.”

The ZLSU expressed solidarity with the victim, assuring her of the union’s full support morally, legally, and emotionally.

“To the student community, we urge you stay alert, stay strong, and never remain silent in the face of abuse. Report any such incident to the authorities and to the Union. We must look out for one another and fight back against any threat to our safety and dignity.

“Enough is enough. ZLSU will not allow this incident to be brushed aside. We will continue to follow this case until the guilty is punished and justice is delivered,” the release stated.