Save Sharmila Solidarity Campaign condemns the recent rape incident in Dokmoka area in Karbi Anglong district and demands a fair probe and justice to the victims.
In a press statement emailed to Assam Times, the organization, a nation-wide campaign in support of Irom Sharmila and against the draconian Armed Forced Special Powers Act said it has not been the first incident and is also not an aberration. Sexual Violence by army in AFSPA areas has been quite widespread.
There have been many incidents of brutal mass-rapes that have been reported in past and justice still eludes the victims. This has been proved not only by human rights' organisations but also by government-appointed committees, they said.
According to SSSC, the continued ignorance and failure to grant justice in a country that claims to be determined for women equality and dignity is a contradiction. Sexual Violence and rape by anyone including the army personnels should be treated in the same way. SSSC further demands action on the recommendation of Justice Verma to bring cases of rape in AFSPA areas under the purview of ordinary criminal law.
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