Center stepped in after Mob Lynching of accused Rapist in Dimapur

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The Center has stepped in and issued high alert in Nagaland and Assam after the incident of mob lynching of alleged rapist in Dimapur. The home ministry sought reports on this incident and the Nagaland government ordered a high-level inquiry.

The incident took place on Thursday when the mob consist of over 2000 people had entered into the prison and snatched the rape-accused who were detained there. He was then paraded on to the streets naked before lynching him and hanging his body from a clock tower.

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Earlier the protestors in a large gathering in Dimapur town demanded the government to hand over the rapist. After the violence clash between the mob and police, one person was killed in police firing.

Nagaland Chief Minister TR Zeliang informed reporters that his government has ordered enquiry into the incident and suspended the Collector and the police chief of Dimapur District.

The center has put additional Army on standby in both Nagaland and Assam.

“I have already discussed (it) with the officials concerned. All necessary steps have already been taken,” Home Minister Rajnath Singh had said.

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“This is a very unfortunate incident that took place yesterday… Actually the culprit was booked, and forwarded to judicial custody and he was in Central Jail. But despite public asking to extend the interrogation and take action on the culprit. They forcibly they have taken out. So, the security people were overpowered and they could not contain the situation,” TR Zeliang told NDTV, adding, “The Governor immediately had the cabinet meeting and appealed to the people to come down. Whatever happened, happened. But… constituted enquiry committee, high level enquiry committee. So now, the government will enquire into the matter, seriously.”