There has been a steady increase of molestation cases involving women from Northeast India in Vakola, Mumbai and rather than addressing the issue in a proper manner, Congress Corporator, Brain Miranda only has a chauvinistic barb for them!
Even as the incidences of goons and drunken thugs harassing women at Kalina rise – with young Manipuri girls being prime targets – comes a salvo from local Congress Corporator Brian Miranda that could well raise the hackles of women’s groups.
On the night of August 19, 2016, a 19-year old Manipuri girl was allegedly molested at Kolaveri village, Santacruz, by an unknown person, making it the third case of such violations to occur within a span of six months.
On hearing of it, local Congress Corporator Brian Miranda reportedly snorted,“These girls from North East India need to dress properly. As that area is unsafe, Police has installed CCTV cameras to prevent such assaults”.
Incidentally, according to the Vakola Police officials, these attacks are mainly on North-Eastern women who stay on rent in Kalina. There is a large percentage of North East Indian girls who work in spas, Chinese restaurants and other industries in this area. They generally live in groups of four to five in rented premises and most return home late at night, making them an unfortunate target for molesters, who then flee after targeting them.
A Police constable from Vakola Police station on condition of anonymity said. “The Kolaveri village area is very sensitive. Most of the girls are from North East In oidia, wear short dresses and wander about late at night. Firstly, we have told their representatives that these girls should dress up properly. They agree at that time, but go back to their old ways very soon. It is not uncommon to see three of these North-Eastern girls with one man, roaming the streets at night.”
The increasing number of assaults on women at Vakola and Kalina is a worrisome factor for the Vakola Police officials. Allegedly, there are a number of cases of such incidents that go unregistered, as these girls fear going to the Police and making the matter public.
Source the northeast today
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