The suspects were identified from a video clip of the incident in early May that went viral on social media on Wednesday, causing outrage across the country. “Four main accused arrested in the Viral Video Case,” police in Manipur said on Twitter late Thursday. The video clip showed the women walking naked along a street, being jeered at and harassed by a mob in the state, where the authorities have imposed an internet shutdown. “We will ensure strict action is taken against all the perpetrators, including considering the possibility of capital punishment,” he added. The incident came at the start of the violence in Manipur, which was sparked by a dispute over access to government jobs and other perks.

Source: The Guardian July 21, 2023 19:22 UTC