This week, ethnic tensions in Manipur have attracted a lot of attention after a video of an assault on two women went viral.The victims, who were allegedly Zou tribal members, were paraded while naked, subjected to sexual assault, and in some cases, gang raped, according to reports.However, Chief Minister N. Biren Singh stated on Wednesday that this was not an isolated incident.
Singh told India Today, "Such incidents are happening here frequently, which is why the internet has been banned in Manipur for now."
Since the eruption of violence on May 3, internet services in Manipur have been under a ban periodically, with the current ban in place until July 20. The Manipur High Court had earlier this month issued an order that partially lifted the internet blackout and instructed the state government to carry out a physical verification to see whether it would be possible to offer internet access on mobile devices while maintaining "the safety of citizens and property." On July 25, the case will be heard.
Opposition leaders have also connected the circulating video to the existing internet ban.
In a lengthy Twitter post, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh aired his opinions, writing, "The rest of India had no idea that such a horrific incident took place in Manipur due to the ongoing internet ban."
The Chief Minister condemned the heinous crime, declaring that his government would not remain silent about it. He emphasized that the perpetrators are eligible for "capital punishment."
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