"Guilty will not be spared": PM Modi speaks on Manipur for first time amid shocking video of 2 kuki women being paraded naked

New Delhi: Making a strong remark over the incident in Manipur, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that it "brings shame to humanity” and what has happened to daughters of Manipur can never be forgiven and the "guilty will not be spared.”

Addressing the media, before the Monsoon Session of Parliament on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "The whole country is being insulted, and 140 crore countrymen are feeling ashamed. I assure the countrymen that no culprit will be spared. What has happened to these daughters of Manipur can never be forgiven."

PM Narendra Modi says, "My heart is filled with pain and anger. The incident from Manipur that has come before us is shameful for any civilised society. I urge all the CMs to further strengthen law & order in their states - especially for the security of women and take the… pic.twitter.com/SKLTtpAjuo

— ANI (@ANI) July 20, 2023

Following the outrage over the viral video, the main culprit has been arrested on Thursday.

My hearts go out to the two women who were subjected to a deeply disrespectful and inhumane act, as shown in the distressing video that surfaced yesterday. After taking a Suo-moto cognisance of the incident immediately after the video surfaced, the Manipur Police swung to action…

— N.Biren Singh (@NBirenSingh) July 20, 2023

“My hearts go out to the two women who were subjected to a deeply disrespectful and inhumane act, as shown in the distressing video that surfaced yesterday. After taking a Suo-moto cognisance of the incident immediately after the video surfaced, the Manipur Police swung to action and made the first arrest this morning. A thorough investigation is currently underway and we will ensure strict action is taken against all the perpetrators, including considering the possibility of capital punishment. Let it be known, there is absolutely no place for such heinous acts in our society,” Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh tweeted.