'Culprits Threatened To Chase Away Manipuris'
New Delhi , Sept 27, 2009: A North East Girl from Manipur was reportedly 'beaten' and 'molested' by her neighbours in Murnika area, on Saturday night.
North East Support Centre & Helpline spokeperson Mr. Madhu Chandra said, " The incident happened last night at around 11:30 PM, when Sonia (name changed) turned off the light in veranda before going to bed. A lady living downstairs told Sonia to keep the light on. Thereafter an argument broke out between them. Sonia alleged that Lady's son came out and beaten Sonia severely and molested her. She got injured and taken to local hospital latter gave complaint to the local police."
The elder sister of the victim, informed North East Support Centre & Helpline that a lady along with her husband, son and daughter threatened to chase all Manipuris from Murnika.
Mr Chandra has spoken to Mr. Palbinder, Station House Officer (SHO) of Vasant Kunj Police station to look into the matter.
SHO Palbinder informed North East Support Centre & Helpline that second party has also given a counter complaint with the allegation of rape attempt by the younger brother of victim.
North East Support Centre & Helpline (www.nehelpline. net) is combined initiative of various human rights activists, social workers, students, journalists and lawyers seeking to prevent harassment and abuses meted out to women, North East People and tribal communities of different states.
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