Time News Desk: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today termed as "shameful for any civilisation" the incident of parading of two women naked in Manipur.
In a related development, Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh said the main culprit behind the incident of May 4 was arrested this morning.
Addressing the media just before the start of the monsoon session of parliament, Modi said his heart was "filled with pain and anger" over the Manipur incident.
"I assure my countrymen that no culprit will be spared. What happened to the daughters of Manipur will never be unpardoned," he said.
"The incident of Manipur, which has come to the fore is shameful for any civilization. The country is shamed. I appeal to all chief ministers to strengthen laws to take stringent action against crime, especially against women. The incident might be from Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh or Manipur, the culprit should not go scot-free in any corner of the country," PM Modi said.
His remarks came as a united opposition is up in arms seeking answers from the government on ethnic violence in Manipur since May 3.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said Modi has the time to call NDA's meeting but not to visit Manipur. "India will never forgive your silence. If there is any conscience or an iota of shame left in your government, then you should speak about Manipur in parliament and tell the nation what happened, without blaming others for your dual incompetence - both at the Centre and the State," Kharge said.
After the outrage over the incident, the video of which went viral on social media yesterday, the main culprit was arrested today, Biren Singh tweeted.
"A thorough investigation is currently underway and we will ensure strict action is taken against all the perpetrators, including considering the possibility of capital punishment. Let it be known, there is absolutely no place for such heinous acts in our society," he added.
