Imphal: The outlawed People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) has called upon women and community elders to remain vigilant and take a stronger role in protecting social values and curbing the trafficking of women for sexual exploitation.
In a statement issued by Mangal Khuman, Publicity Officer of PREPAK’s Department of Publicity and Propaganda, the outfit said it was implementing measures to address a rise in the flesh trade in the state. The statement emphasised the importance of good moral quality to ensure integrity, transparency, protect human rights, and foster public trust.
PREPAK claimed that its internal investigation had revealed the involvement of a group of individuals in running the flesh trade involving young girls and married women in Imphal in recent days. It named four individuals, including three women and all residents of Imphal West district, as allegedly involved. They are Thingbaijam Thoihenba alias Ibungo Singh, son of Indrajit Singh; Tektek alias Juliya, daughter of Bungcha alias Premkumar Sougrakpam of Irom Meijao Maning Leikai; Rebiya Leimapokpam, daughter of Jilangamba of Konjeng Leikai Kouna Thabi; and Sundari of Irom Meijao Mamang Leikai.
PREPAK warned the four individuals to surrender to the outfit by January 31, failing which they would face severe punishment. The statement added that continued inaction could further erode social harmony.
