THOUBAL, June 7: Post mortem on the body of Ningthoujam Rebika Chanu, who was found dead with signs of rape yesterday morning, was conducted today at the JNIMS morgue.
However, the JAC formed in connection with the incident has refused to accept the body until the culprits involved in the `ghastly crime`™ are punished by the authorities.
25-year-old Rebika`™s body was found with tell-tale signs of apparent murder after rape from Amurou Macha Loukon, Heirok Part III Kabo Leikai under Heirok Police Station in Thoubal district yesterday.
Speaking to media persons at the Manipur Press Club today, JAC advisor Laishram Mandir said they will never demand ex-gratia for the deceased and will not accept the body until the main culprits are arrested and punished according to the law.
Meanwhile, the main accused, Tekcham Yaima son of Shyam of Wangjing Tekcham Leikai has been remanded to six days of further police custody by the CJM, Thoubal today.
Yaima was arrested by the police yesterday itself and produced before the court today.
On the other hand, a public meeting was also convened today at the Heirok Part II, Mayai Leikai Primary School ground.
The public meeting resolved to put several demands before the government which include that the police department should arrest all culprits involved in the crime and produce them within two days and a charge-sheet on the case should be filed within 20 days.
Other demands also include that the government should set up a special court in connection to the case and its trial should be conducted on a day-to-day basis.
The public also demanded that the trial should conclude within 25 days, death sentences awarded to the culprits, amendment of law in Rebika`™s name to ensure that justice in such cases are delivered speedily.
The public has also demanded that the government should provide an assurance to the public that it will not allow any such crime and violence against women and children to happen again in the State.
It was also resolved during the meeting to demand for the setting up of a Crime Free Memorial park in Rebika`™s name in Heirok and that in case the demands are not met within two days time, the Heirok public will launch several kinds of agitation
It may also be mentioned that during the public meeting, the road connecting Heirok to Wangjing was also blocked. Several women organisations also attended the meeting.
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