GH NGOs seek justice for minor rape, murder victim

Tura, Aug 11: A massive crowd participated in a candlelight march on Friday to show solidarity and mourn the brutal murder of a 12-year-old girl from Jangrapara, recently, while also seek justice for the victim and the family.
It may be mentioned that on August 1, the body of the 12-year-old was found near her house with her neck completely severed. Post mortem reports confirmed that the minor was sexual assaulted before murder.
WGH police later arrested the prime suspect, Chanda M Sangma, who absconded after the incident earlier this week, after information of his whereabouts were provided. The accused allegedly was on bail in another case of sexual assault.
“This murder and sexual assault has sent shockwaves amongst all of us. The person guilty for such a heinous act, needs to be punished. Our heart goes out to the family of the victim, who lost their only daughter,” said GSU Chibinang unit president, Hamit Marak.
The NGOs have further questioned the release of the accused given that he had a history of criminal activities that targeted vulnerable women and children.
“Is our justice system failing us in such a way that people who pose a danger to society get bail so easily? Had he been behind bars, where he rightfully belongs, our sister would have been playing happily with us. Now all we can is mourn her death at the hands of a murderous sexual predator,” rued AYMBS president, Peter A Sangma.
The candlelight service was organised by various NGOs from Garo Hills including the GSU, FKJGP, ADE, AYWO, FAF, AYMBS, AHAM, GSMC, AGMA, MD, AGPF, AMK, CRF, AFA, ASWA AAYWS among others at Chandigre near Chibinang.