According to Hebron-I colony welfare community members, the matter surfaced when the health of the child deteriorated and subsequent confirmation of rape by medical authorities.
The accused identified as one Ravohu a.k.a. Monao Singh, serving in 5th NAP Bn, Phek as constable and hailing from Wanching village of Manipur, was attempting to escape when the local youths apprehended him, they said, adding the police later the accused under its custody.
Condemning the \u201cbarbaric and inhuman crime\u201d committed by Ravohu, the Hebron-I colony welfare community urged the responsible authorities to take stringent action and award befitting and exemplary punishment to the accused.
\u201cHis inhuman and satanic act has no place in the society and shall never be tolerated,\u201d they said.
Protest rally on April 20
Phek area mothers\u2019 association (PAMA) & Phek town Chakhesang students\u2019 union (PTCSU) condemning the \u201cheinous crime\u201d committed by Monao Singh, informed all responsible citizens to participate in the protest rally to be held April 29 at 9 a.m.
A statement from two bodies also appealed the responsible authority to immediately initiate appropriate action against the accused.
\u201cViewing the damage done to the victim and the Chakhesang people at large, the unions appeal the concern authority to immediately take appropriate action on the culprit who is in police custody now.\u201d
The bodies further called for public attention and awareness in fighting against such anti-social element.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"