Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called the alleged sexual assault of women in Manipur “shameful”, urging heads of state governments to ensure the safety of women.
Videos have surfaced on social media purporting to show two women paraded naked on a street in violence-hit Manipur after what townspeople said was a gang rape.
State police have made the first arrest in the case, Manipur Chief Minister Biren Singh tweeted, without specifying how many people were arrested.
“A thorough investigation is under way and we will ensure strict action is taken against all the perpetrators, including considering the possibility of capital punishment,” said Mr Singh.
Mr Modi said the incident had filled his heart with grief and anger. “Any civil society should be ashamed by it,” he said ahead of a parliament session.
