Itanagar, Jul 9: The Arunachal Pradesh Women's Welfare Society (APWWS) and the Arunachal Pradesh State Commission for Women (APSCW) have strongly condemned the alleged murder of a 25-year-old woman in Aalo, West Siang district, and demanded a fair investigation and exemplary punishment for the accused.
In separate statements, both organisations expressed deep shock over the incident, in which the woman was allegedly murdered by her former husband on Monday last. According to police, the accused, identified as Todak Ngomdir (45), surrendered the following day and is currently in police custody. The couple had reportedly separated about a month ago.
The APWWS West Siang district unit said no individual has the right to take another person's life under any circumstances and asserted that violence can never be justified. It urged society to collectively stand against all forms of violence against women.
The organisation extended its condolences to the bereaved family and appealed to the investigating authorities to conduct a fair, impartial and expeditious probe to ensure justice is delivered. It also said the district unit would closely monitor the progress of the investigation.
Expressing concern over the incident, APWWS Central Executive Committee president Jarjum Ete said society must wake up to the issue of violence and abuse against women. She stressed that cases of domestic violence should never be ignored, noting that women often continue to face abuse even after leaving abusive relationships.
Calling for exemplary punishment for the accused, she urged every section of society to unequivocally condemn violence against women.
The APSCW also strongly condemned the incident and appealed to the state government to ensure a free and fair investigation and bring the accused to justice in accordance with the law.
Expressing concern over the rising incidence of crimes, the Commission urged the authorities to strictly regulate and enforce suitable opening and closing timings for clubs, pubs and bars across the state.
The Commission further reminded media organisations that under Section 74 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, revealing the identity or publishing photographs of a child victim, witness or child in conflict with the law is prohibited and punishable. It appealed to the media to exercise caution and refrain from disclosing the identity or faces of the victim's family members, particularly if they are minors.
Reiterating its stand against all forms of violence against women, the APSCW also urged the public to cooperate with the police investigation so that justice is delivered to the deceased and her family.