Demands arrest of army personnel who raped a pregnant woman in Kokrajhar
11 August 2015
North-East Forum for International Solidarity (NEFIS) demands immediate arrest of army personnel who raped a pregnant woman in Kokrajhar district of Assam.
North-East Forum for International Solidarity (NEFIS) condemns the brutal gang rape of a pregnant woman by the army personnel in Assam's Kokrajhar district which took place late Sunday night. NEFIS also demands immediate arrest of army personnel who raped the woman in Kokrajhar district of Assam.
If we see the timeline, the “armed forces” with their impunity of “AFSPA (Arms Forces Special Power Act)” has been exploiting the people of North-East including Assam, which have faced various repression in her past.
Among which women are the most vulnerable victims of it facing brutal exploitation such as rape. It is to be noted that AFSPA (Armed Forces Special Powers Act) is imposed in various districts of Assam under which Army officers have legal immunity for their actions.
There are serious chances of putting even this rape case under the carpet as done earlier. Police cannot take any action against the perpetrators unless the Home Ministry gives permission for the same.
Such provisions clearly stand against common masses as such cases are gross violation of human rights and justice. NEFIS will take up the issue in the coming days against inaction against the rapists.
Thanking You,
Hem Chandra Brahma,
Media Coordinator, North-East Forum for International Solidarity (NEFIS)
Email: nefis(doT)delhi(aT)gmail(doT)com
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This Press Release was posted on August 12 2015
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