ITANAGAR, Dec 27: Chief Minister Pema Khandu has vehemently condemned the rape and murder of a minor in Empong village under Chowkham circle of Namsai district on December 23 last.  While terming the incident as barbaric and inhuman, Khandu questioned the mentality of the culprits who first outraged the modesty of a girl and then took the extreme step of ending her life.

“The perpetrators of such heinous crime should be immediately nabbed and given exemplary punishment”, the CM assertively said. He directed the district administration and the police to intensify the investigation and book the culprits at the earliest in order to restore the faith of the people on the public administration and the police.

 Expressing deep sorrow over the unfortunate incident, Khandu announced immediate release of ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakhs to the next of kin according to the laid down norms. He conveyed his deepest condolences and extended solidarity with the bereaved family members.

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Kenter Joya Riba

(Managing Editor)
      She is a graduate in Science with post graduation in Sociology from University of Pune. She has been in the media industry for nearly a decade. Before turning to print business, she has been associated with radio and television.
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