TRIBAL WOMEN BODIES HOLD RALLY AGAINST DELAY IN SEXUAL HARASSMENT CASES IN KOHIMA

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[00:06:55]>> We want justice.

[00:06:57]>> We want >> justice.

[00:06:58]>> Thank you. here on behalf of a woman and a child who deserve to live in fear.

[00:07:05]Sexual harassment is not a minor misunderstanding. It is a violation of human dignity.

[00:07:13]Every day of delaying in securing justice for victim prolong the trauma they are forced to endure.

[00:07:20]Power, position and privilege must not please anyone above the law. The law of the lane should be equal for everyone.

[00:07:31]I will also like to formally address and highlight some grievances in connection to the no case. The affair was launched against the Mr. Randy Welffort on the crown of sexual molestation in the year 2021 and the case was registered at NOA police station numbers 08 2021. But till that date the state courtman has not taken any action against the accused in connection with the no case that the case is still pending in the court and the last seating was taken up on 27th August 2025 and thereafter the special public prosecutor in Tisan was transferred and the proceeding has not been taken till date which has last for more than 10 months. The boxer case should be completed within one year but it has almost five years. Therefore, we appeal the state government to treat the case with utmost urgent and give justice to the victim at the earliest. Thank you.

[00:08:39]We are gathered here not because we have nothing else to do anywhere else or because we want to disrupt normal public life.

[00:08:50]We stand here united today with one purpose, one vision and one voice.

[00:08:58]It is this shared commitment that has brought us together to raise our voices in solidarity and to support our sisters who have suffered molestation, sexual assault and rape at the hands of those entrusted to protect and safeguard them.

[00:09:15]We are here today because we, the general public, we must evolve to ensure that no form of assault on a child or a woman, either physical, verbal, or psychological, goes unnoticed or unpunished. This rally is not merely a protest against an individual, but a collective call for justice, accountability, and the protection of the dignity of rights of women and children. At recent times when incidents of sexual harassment and violence against women and children have become increasingly alarming, there is an urgent need for stronger protection of the vulnerable and a justice system that inspires public confidence. Allow me to recall a few recent incidences in Nagaland. A minor was raped repeatedly in Dimapur by her local guardian and his accompllices. Another minor was harassed by a 40-year-old church leader in Kohima.

[00:10:22]A grandmother was raped in Kipiri by none other than a law enforcer.

[00:10:30]Another minor was raped by a truck driver.

[00:10:34]These are all making headlines in our everyday newspapers.

[00:10:41]We condemn all these incidences unequivocally with one voice. The perpetrators of these heinous inhuman crimes should be awarded exemplary punishment according to law at the earliest. And in all these cases, legal proceedings should be disposed of expeditiously without fear or favor.

[00:11:04]These are just very recent incidences and just the tip of the iceberg. Because there are so many more cases which go unreported.

[00:11:15]Many a time victims and their families are compelled to remain silent or hush of such incidents because of the protracted delays in our justice delivery system. More alarmingly, these inordinate delays embolden perpetrators, creating a culture of impunity and enabling offenders to continue praying on others without fear of accountability.

[00:11:41]Delayed justice not only amounts to denial of justice for survivors, but also weakens society's faith in the rule of law and encourages further crimes. It may be mentioned that in this present situation, our accused Mr. Renie Wilfred IAS was alleged to have been involved in molestation of two minor girls during his tenure as deputy commissioner of NOCA.

[00:12:13]A case in this regard has been registered in 2021 and section 4535 of the POSCO act states that the trial in such cases is mandated to be complete within a one year from the date the court takes cognizance of the offense but which regrettably remains pending and unresolved to this day even after a lapse of five This starkly reflects the harsh reality of a justice system where victims are left to languish in pain and uncertainty while justice remains elusive.

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[00:14:30]Meet Korean Idol is a small department with few officers who have been depleted from other departments.

[00:14:46]The rest are all on contract where the yearly uh contract is renewed.

[00:14:56]So when you look at it and well I think this is a disturbing situation especially for the young people as there is no job security.

[00:15:06]So like a private company the department has been hiring and firing.

[00:15:15]This is the crux of the problem. The department hires and fires people and the head of the department has the authority to recommend this hiring and firing.

[00:15:32]In 2021, Renie Wilfred, he was then the DC of NOC and because of the PoE case that has been explained to you, he has been transferred to Idan as joint secretary and head of department.

[00:15:51]An incident of sexual harassment within the office premises, again I repeat, within the office premises involving Rene Wilford was reported last year.

[00:16:05]After the victim reported this incident, many other girls reported similar incidents of sexual harassment.

[00:16:15]This being a very very serious matter, the government initiated investigation and primmaasi found it fit to go to trial and also place renewal threat on the suspension.

[00:16:30]The trial is going on but as told to you by our president a so many obstacles have been thrown in the way of the trial. Meanwhile, most of these girls who have faced sexual harassment have been kicked out of the service and even not only them but the people who have been supporting them in the office they have also been let go. This is the reality.

[00:17:06]So without wasting much time, I just want to request the public and the NOS's all over Netherland to fully support these victims and other victims of sexual harassment in any way they can. I also request the judiciary to fasttrack the case to its logical conclusion.

[00:17:33]It is very traumatic for young girls to go to the court to go to the police for giving their statements and that is why it is very important that this case must be fasttracked and they should be able to lead their normal lives again.

[00:17:53]NSF has been pursuing this issue for more than a year and we have been writing to the government to the director general police of Nagland for more than five six times.

[00:18:15]all the district officers because he has been playing this time and again and fooling our victims.

[00:18:24]We are waking up only today. It's because the victim doesn't belong to your tribe, my tribe, our sister, our mother.

[00:18:32]We have seen the tears in those victims.

[00:18:39]They have to go court cases again and again. It needs time, energy, resources, money.

[00:19:01]We should not allow him to serve inland.

[00:19:34]We should rise again even if stands in favor of renewal threat. Thank you.

[00:19:42]>> The memorandum highlights our concerns, demands and aspirations regarding the issue at hand. Kindly give your attention as I proceed. I shall first read out the memorandum addressed to the honorable governor of Nagaland to Shri Nant Kishor Yadav the honorable governor of Nagalan Nagalan Kohhima.

[00:20:05]Subject submission of memorandum.

[00:20:08]Honorable sir the all tribal women bodies of Kohima most respectfully submit this memorandum which is self-explanatory.

[00:20:18]The case of sexual harassment perpetrated by Mr. Renie Wilfried IAS on 10 members of his subordinate employees has been ragging on for too long and the accused has been indulging in all delayed tactics thereby impending the justice process. Hence we the underign seek your personal intervention in this matter and deliver justice to the people at the earliest. Signed by the convenor relay organizing committee nono sto co-convener relay organizing committee atangla yim to save time I shall just read out the charter of demands in view of the gravity of the allegations and in the interest of ensuring a fair impartial and expeditious trial we hereby place the following ing charter of demands. One, that no further willful delays be permitted in the proceedings and that the trial be conducted in a fair, impartial, and timebound manner. Do that. Pending the final adjudication of the case, the accused should continue to be kept under suspension and should not be reinstated, posted or entrusted with any official duties or responsibilities in any department or public office whatsoever.

[00:21:53]Three, that in the event of his conviction under the relevant pro provisions of law and in addition to such exemplary punishment as may be permissible thereafter, the accused shall not allowed should not be allowed to hold work under the government of Nagalen under any capacity and should be permanently barred from holding any public office or position in Nagalen. I shall read out the memorandum that has been jointly signed by the following tribal organizations.

[00:22:29]President Lo Kohima, Vice President Watu Telen Kohima, President Kohima Rangma, Joint Secretary Pochery Women Organization Kohima, President Sumi Toimihoo Kohima, Vice President Kaminigan Kohima, Vice President Santo Luru, President Zillian Women Organization, Kohima, Assistant GS Ticker Women Union, Kohima, President President Chakasang Women Society Kohima Treasurer Kohak Nsk Vice President Kohima Jong So Tangjam President Pom Kohima Vice President Yumkong Women Organization and co-convenor rele organizing committee nono sto president Angami women organization and convenor relay organizing committee Thank you.

[00:24:01]Heat. Heat.

[00:24:34]Safest place for the woman.

[00:24:42]It's always about the molestation.

[00:24:47]What do you have to say?

[00:25:16]And ma'am, what is your message to the people about today's massive turn?

[00:25:26]This shows that we are one with one voice to support our victims and to fight for justice.

[00:25:46]What do you have to say on that?

[00:25:47]Actually mutual consent.

[00:26:15]Our parents also mostly we are scared to send our children outside because anything can happen anytime. We are not safe anymore in Nagaland.

[00:26:22]>> Memorandum.

[00:26:24]What was the response from the governor?

[00:26:26]Governor, it was the safest place for women inland.

[00:26:53]Safest place.

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[00:29:02]What message would you like to give?

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[00:29:27]Thank you.