APO seeks justice in two alleged sexual violence cases

KOHIMA – The Angami Public Organisation (APO) has called for swift and impartial justice in two alleged cases of sexual violence in Angami areas, one involving the alleged rape of a woman in a taxi and the other the alleged sexual abuse of a minor girl by her father.

In a press statement issued on Saturday, October 31, the Angami apex body said both cases were reported under the Chiephobozou administrative circle in Kohima district. It urged law enforcement agencies to investigate them thoroughly and to deliver justice “without delay or prejudice.”

Nagaland.News could not independently confirm whether police have registered cases or made any arrests. The statement, first reported by The Morung Express, did not give the dates of the alleged incidents.

Concern over safety in taxis

The APO described the alleged rape in a taxi as “abhorrent” and said it raised serious concern over the safety of women and children who depend on public transport.

Taxis, the organisation said, are expected to guarantee the safety, security and dignity of passengers. It warned that weak safeguards, and the risk of drivers exploiting passengers, posed a threat to the travelling public.

The APO asked the authorities concerned and taxi unions to carry out proper antecedent verification of drivers, introduce safety protocols and step up monitoring to protect passengers.

‘Betrayal of fatherhood’

The organisation called the alleged sexual abuse of a minor by her father “most shocking, inhuman, and depraved.”

“Home is a sacred institution. A sanctuary where a child is nurtured with love, care and values to become a responsible citizen. It is the first school of morality, security and dignity,” the APO said, describing the alleged act as a betrayal of the trust and security a home is meant to provide.

“It is a desecration of humanity, a betrayal of fatherhood and an outright assault on womanhood. It is alien to the Angami culture, Naga customary ethos and Christian values. It is inhuman, abhorrent and has no place in any civilized society,” the statement added.

Call for vigilance against sexual violence

Expressing solidarity with the victims, the APO condemned all forms of molestation, rape and sexual abuse. It said those found guilty of such grave offences should not be allowed to roam freely in society.

The organisation also appealed to village councils, range organisations, youth and women’s bodies, churches and citizens to stay vigilant and work together to protect the safety and dignity of women and children. Also Read Angami Public Organisation Sets Deadlines to Restrict Employment, Services and Rental to ‘Illegal Immigrants’

What the law says

Sexual offences against children are tried under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012. Section 23 of the Act bars the media from publishing any detail that could reveal a child victim’s identity, and Section 72 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) protects the identity of survivors of rape. In line with the law, Nagaland.News is not publishing the names of the survivors, their villages or other identifying details.

Anyone with information about the abuse of a child can call the Childline helpline on 1098. Women in distress can call the Women Helpline on 181, and the national emergency number is 112.

Source: Angami Public Organisation press statement, October 31, 2026, as reported by The Morung Express.