The Supreme Court has issued directives to the Centre and the state government, urging them to take immediate action and provide updates on the measures taken in response to the appalling incident of two women being paraded naked in Manipur. The highest court expressed deep concern and disturbance over the distressing video.

The Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud expressed a grave concern and strongly condemned the video as a significant violation of the Constitution.

The police have initiated a case of gang rape and have apprehended one suspect, with assurances that additional individuals involved will be arrested soon.

                      PM Modi’s statement came ‘too late,’ says Congress

On 19^th July,  Rahul Gandhi, criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the situation in Manipur, stating that “India will not stay quiet” while the identity of India is under threat in the northeastern state.

During his address on 20^th July, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made his first response to the ethnic violence that recently occurred in Manipur. He expressed his deep disappointment over the incident, calling it “shameful for the entire nation”. PM Modi also addressed the issue of the video showing two women being paraded naked in Manipur and ensured that those responsible for the appalling act will face appropriate consequences.

The incident mentioned occurred on May 4th; however, the video of the event was only recently made public on 19^th July, causing widespread shock and outrage throughout the country.

 Centre Directs Twitter and Other Platforms to Remove Manipur Video

The Indian government has directed Twitter and other social media platforms to take down the distressing video showcasing two women being paraded naked in Manipur, which surfaced online just recently. The government has emphasized the significance of social media platforms following Indian laws, particularly since the matter remains under investigation.

The video that has been circulating widely shows not only the two women being paraded naked, but also men constantly molesting them.