Duncan Bosti Council (DBC) Monday clarified that the man accused of raping a minor girl on September 14 was neither a resident of Duncan Bosti nor a member of DBC.
In a statement, DBC chairman Intiangzuk Longkumer and general secretary Y.Y. Kikon said that the accused – Tinulepden Ao was a stranger to the residents of Duncan Bosti.
According to DBC, the accused who worked as UDA, PHED in S.E. office was recently transferred from Kohima and was temporarily staying with his daughter’s family in a rented house where the rape took place.
Condemning the rape incident, DBC appealed to responsible authority to give exemplary punishment to the accused for committing the crime.
DBC also said it supported Eastern Nagaland People’s Union (ENPUD)’s call for a silent procession Tuesday starting from City Tower at 9 a.m. The council requested all to join the silent march.
DWU to participate in silent march today
Duncan Women Union (DWU) Monday resolved to participate in the silent procession called by Eastern Nagaland People’s Union, Dimapur (ENPUD) Tuesday (September 25) to protest against the rape of a minor girl.
In a statement, Duncan Women Union has requested all women of Duncan Bosti to participate in the march without fail to show solidarity with the victim and reassure her that Duncan women stood by her.