Manipur Government Releases Rs 5 Crore For Women Survivors Of Sexual Assault During Ethnic Clashes In State

The Manipur government has deposited Rs 5 crore in a specific bank account meant for disbursal of compensation to the women survivors of sexual assault and other crimes during the nearly seven-month-long ethnic clashes and violence in the state. This was informed by the state government in an affidavit to the Supreme Court.

Manipur Has Been On Boil Since May 3 After Ethnic Clashes Broke Out Between Meitei And Kuki Communities

The affidavit filed by the Manipur government in the Supreme Court failed to mention the number of women, who have been compensated thus far.

The compensation for victims who were either killed or gang-raped varies from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 10 lakh. For other crimes, such as rape, sexual assault, and injuries like loss of limbs or body parts, the compensation varies from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 9 lakh.

Manipur has been on the boil since May 3 after ethnic clashes erupted between Meitei and Kuki communities in the state followed by large-scale violence.