Manipur violence ‘can never be forgiven’, says PM Modi

New Delhi, July 20 : The Supreme Court of India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Thursday, condemned the gruesome assault on two women in the northeastern state of Manipur, amid ongoing violence between two ethnic groups.

“Any civil society should be ashamed by it,” Modi said ahead of a parliamentary session.

“The guilty will not be spared. What has happened to the daughters of Manipur can never be forgiven,” Modi told reporters.

He urged heads of state governments to ensure the safety of women and said the incident is “shameful for any civilized nation.” My heart is filled with pain and anger,” he added.

India’s top court also directed both central and local governments to take immediate steps against the violence.

“We are very deeply disturbed about the videos distributed yesterday. We are expressing our deep concern. It is time that the government steps and takes action. This is unacceptable,” the Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud said. He also asked the governments to apprise the court of the situation.

“We are of the view that court must be apprised of the steps taken by the government so that perpetrators are booked for such violence. What is portrayed in the media and visuals which appeared show gross constitutional violation,” the chief justice said.