Manipur horror: Akshay Kumar, Richa Chadha and others condemn viral clip of naked parade of women; ‘Shocked, disappointed’

A video of a dystopian horror show has gone viral in which two women are seen being paraded naked on the streets of Manipur by men. The clip gained popularity on the internet and the nation has been shaken after the heinous crime was committed in broad daylight amid rising tension and violence in Manipur.

Whenever such an appalling situation has arisen in India, Bollywood celebrities have shown a lack of responsibility towards raising their voice and using their platform to speak against it. However, this time, several popular celebs took to their Twitter handles to react to the horrific act that unfolded in Manipur almost two months ago.

Are we humans too ashamed? #manipurviolence

– Flora Saini (@Flora_Saini) 20 July 2023

Akshay Kumar took to his Twitter handle to react to the ‘shameful’ act which has left him ‘disgusted’. He tweeted, “Shocked, disheartened to see the video of violence against women in Manipur. I hope that the culprits get such a severe punishment that no one thinks of doing such a heinous act again.

Is there no one to stop the atrocities in Manipur? If you are not shaken to your core by that disturbing video of the two women, is it even right to call ourselves human, Indian or Indian what so ever!

-Renuka Shahane (@renukash) 19 July 2023

I am absolutely ashamed and shaken by what happened to two women from the Kuki tribe in Manipur. This is absolutely inexcusable. It is shocking that this incident happened 2 months ago and we have come to know about it now.
The culprits should be punished severely! #manipurviolence

— Aryan Gala (@aaryangala) 20 July 2023

Urmila Matondkar and Richa Chadha hang their heads in shame, while The Kashmir Files director Vivek Agnihotri tweeted, “As an Indian, as a man, as a human being, I break down every time. I am ashamed. “I am very guilty of my helplessness.”

Shocked, disgusted to see video of violence against women in Manipur. I hope that the culprits will be punished so severely that no one would think of doing such a heinous act again.

– Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) 20 July 2023

Horrific video of sexual harassment of 2 women from Manipur is condemnable and downright inhuman. spoke to CM @nbrensingh Ji who has informed me that the investigation is still underway and has assured that no effort will be spared to bring the culprits to justice.

— Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) 19 July 2023

See also: Amid military coup, Manipur govt does U-turn on controversial order not to help Myanmar refugees

On the other hand, singer Chinmayi Sripada questioned the silence of politicians and PM Modi on the viral video. “Not a word, not a speech or tweet or statement from the Prime Minister. “Nothing from NCW.” Urfi Javed also wrote on her Instagram, “What happened in Manipur was shameful not only for Manipur but for the whole of India.”

Manipur:

Moplas, Direct Action Day, Noakhali, Bangladesh, Punjab, Kashmir, Bengal, Kerala, Assam, Bastar and now Manipur…

Every time our innocent mothers and sisters become victims of inhuman and barbaric acts.

As an Indian, as a man, as a human being, I…

– Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri (@vivekagnihotri) 20 July 2023

According to a report by NDTV, the incident took place on May 4. In Manipur, there have been clashes between the valley-majority Meitei and the hill-majority Kuki tribes, and several incidents of violence. Amid mounting pressure after the video went viral, a senior official told the outlet, “We have identified those people and will arrest them soon.” Netizens are now hoping for justice for the victims.

Not even a word from PM.
No speech or tweet or statement.
Nothing from NCW.

Like nobody said anything from MJ Akbar to Hathras, Kathua, Kuldeep Sengar, Bilkis to Brijbhushan.

Nothing.

— Chinmayi Sripada (@chinmayi) 19 July 2023

dear japanese
The whole country is ashamed.

-Umashankar Singh Umashankar Singh (@UmashankarSingh) 19 July 2023

Shameful! Horrible! Iniquity!

– Richa Chadha (@RichaChadha) 19 July 2023

See also: Lin Laishram criticizes Bollywood for celebrating medals won by Mary Kom but keeping quiet during Manipur crisis

Cover Image: Source