India's Northeastern State of Manipur is making headlines, thousands of locals have taken to the streets in protest over a disturbing video that went viral on social media. Just recently outrage has erupted across Manipur and the capital of India New Delhi. Locals in Manipur came out to protest the costly incident that took place on the 4th of May.

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The day after a distressing video surfaced, showing two women from the Kuki-Zomi community being publicly humiliated and sexually assaulted in Manipur, one of the survivors&nbsp;told The Indian Express that they were&nbsp;“left to the mob by the police”.

The video captures the horrifying scene of two women, one in her 20s and the other in her 40s, being forced to walk naked down a road and into a field, surrounded by a group of men.

Some of these men are seen dragging the women towards the field while subjecting them to sexual assault. In their police complaint filed on May 18, the survivor also alleged that the younger woman was brutally gang raped in broad daylight.

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<h2>Survivor speaks out</h2>

According to the complaint, the women sought refuge in a forest after their village in Kangpokpi district was attacked by a mob.

They were later rescued by Thoubal police and were being taken to the police station. However, their journey was halted by another mob, around two kilometres&nbsp;away from the police station, and the police seemingly handed them over to the crowd.

The younger woman, speaking to The Indian Express from her husband's home, accused the police of being present during the mob attack on their village. She claimed that the police picked them up near their home and then left them on the road with the mob, essentially giving them over to their attackers.

“The police were there with the mob which was attacking our village. The police picked us up from near home, and took us a little away from the village and left us on the road with the mob. We were given to them by police,” she said.

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The complaint mentioned that there were five people together during the incident, the two women seen in the video, another woman in her 50s who was also subjected to the same humiliation, and the father and brother of the younger woman, whom they alleged were killed by the mob.

The survivors&nbsp;were unaware of the existence of the video until it went viral, causing national outrage and finally prompting the state government and police to take action, two months after the initial police report was filed.

While numerous men were part of the mob, the younger woman claimed to recognise a few of them, including one whom she knew to be a friend of her brother's.

Following the public outcry over the video, the government confirmed the arrest of one person linked to the incident on Thursday (July 20) morning. The police stated that they are actively pursuing further arrests of the perpetrators.

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The day after a distressing video surfaced, showing two women from the Kuki-Zomi community being publicly humiliated and sexually assaulted in Manipur, one of the survivors told The Indian Express that they were “left to the mob by the police”.

The day after a distressing video surfaced, showing two women from the Kuki-Zomi community being publicly humiliated and sexually assaulted in Manipur, one of the survivors told The Indian Express that they were “left to the mob by the police”. The video captures the horrifying scene of two women, one in her 20s and the other in her 40s, being forced to walk naked down a road and into a field, surrounded by a group of men. Some of these men are seen dragging the women towards the field while subjecting them to sexual assault. In their police complaint filed on May 18, the survivor also alleged that the younger woman was brutally gang raped in broad daylight. Also read | Manipur viral video case: Four main accused arrested | Top points Survivor speaks out According to the complaint, the women sought refuge in a forest after their village in Kangpokpi district was attacked by a mob. They were later rescued by Thoubal police and were being taken to the police station. However, their journey was halted by another mob, around two kilometres away from the police station, and the police seemingly handed them over to the crowd. The younger woman, speaking to The Indian Express from her husband's home, accused the police of being present during the mob attack on their village. She claimed that the police picked them up near their home and then left them on the road with the mob, essentially giving them over to their attackers. “The police were there with the mob which was attacking our village. The police picked us up from near home, and took us a little away from the village and left us on the road with the mob. We were given to them by police,” she said. Also watch | Disturbing video emerges from Manipur, Indian Supreme Court takes notice The complaint mentioned that there were five people together during the incident, the two women seen in the video, another woman in her 50s who was also subjected to the same humiliation, and the father and brother of the younger woman, whom they alleged were killed by the mob. The survivors were unaware of the existence of the video until it went viral, causing national outrage and finally prompting the state government and police to take action, two months after the initial police report was filed. While numerous men were part of the mob, the younger woman claimed to recognise a few of them, including one whom she knew to be a friend of her brother's. Following the public outcry over the video, the government confirmed the arrest of one person linked to the incident on Thursday (July 20) morning. The police stated that they are actively pursuing further arrests of the perpetrators. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe on a two-day India visit

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe arrived in India for a significant two-day official visit to deepen ties between the two nations. This visit comes as a response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's invitation and marks President Wickremesinghe's first trip to India since taking office.

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Manipur, a state in northeastern India, has made headlines after thousands of citizens protested a terrifying video that went viral on social media. Outrage has recently erupted across Manipur as well as in India's capital, New Delhi. Locals in Manipur gathered to protest the costly tragedy that occurred on May 4.

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Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: A disturbing video has emerged from the Indian state of Manipur showing two women being paraded on a road by a group of men. The incident has drawn wide-scale condemnation and calls for action against the perpetrators.

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A disturbing video has emerged from the Indian state of Manipur showing two women being paraded on a road by a group of men. The incident has drawn wide-scale condemnation and calls for action against the perpetrators. WION has consciously decided against playing the video due to the sensitivity involved. The Manipur police arrested two people in the case this morning.

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The Indian government has been aggressively pushing the Digital India framework and forging ahead with the campaign to even the most remote part of the nation.&nbsp;

The government aims to improve online infrastructure across the nation and, with better internet connectivity, the government and other services will be made available efficiently.&nbsp;

But the spread of the internet comes with online security and cybercrimes, and in order to tackle such threats, there's a need to establish measures and regulations.&nbsp;

Hence, India is planning to enforce Digital India Act (currently a draft), which will seek to ensure that the internet in India is open, free from user harm and criminality. It will also look after establishing the institutional mechanism of accountability.&nbsp;

<h2>What is Digital India Act (DIA)?&nbsp;</h2>

DIA has been introduced to replace the Information Technology Act, which came into being in October 2000.&nbsp;

The government said that the Digital India Act, of 2023 is a future-ready legislation that aims to provide a strong legal framework to support India's tech goals.&nbsp;

A statement published by PIB read, "It constitutes a significant part of the Global Standard Cyber laws being formulated by the Narendra Modi Government for catalysing India's digital economy."&nbsp;

The statement also added that Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, the National Data Governance Framework policy, the recent amendments to the IT Rules, and CERT-In guidelines are important elements of this legal framework.&nbsp;

Today, the nation is the world's largest "digitally connected democracy" with 830 million internet users.&nbsp;

The government argues that the internet is mostly managed under the 23-year-old IT Act, which lacks provisions on user rights, trust, and safety, among other issues, and is ill-equipped to deal with emerging, sophisticated forms of cybercrime such as doxxing, cyberstalking, and online trolling, among others.

<h2>Technology has pros and cons&nbsp;</h2>

From the internet to mobile phones to artificial intelligence (AI), several waves in information technology have come with immense benefits for humankind. But there have been associated issues as well.&nbsp;

For example, many hail ChatGPT, and other tools like it, as the "next big thing". ChatGPT is an AI-powered language model, which is capable of generating human-like text based on context and past conversations. It is developed by OpenAI.&nbsp;

Its usage spread like a virus across the world, threatening jobs, and more. But the tool has also been condemned by experts. Recently, US regulators have asked OpenAI how it's addressing the potential for ChatGPT to generate false and misleading statements about real people.&nbsp;

AI-powered tech can help with efficiency and productivity gains, improved speed of business, and more, but there's also a need to establish control over the tech o keep it in check.&nbsp;

The Washington Post reported that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sent a letter to OpenAI this week requesting specific information about how the company addresses the potential risk for ChatGPT "to generate statements about real individuals that are false, misleading, disparaging, or harmful."&nbsp;

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The Indian government has been aggressively pushing the Digital India framework and forging ahead with the campaign to even the most remote part of the nation. The government aims to improve online infrastructure across the nation and, with better internet connectivity, the government and other services will be made available efficiently.

The Indian government has been aggressively pushing the Digital India framework and forging ahead with the campaign to even the most remote part of the nation. The government aims to improve online infrastructure across the nation and, with better internet connectivity, the government and other services will be made available efficiently. But the spread of the internet comes with online security and cybercrimes, and in order to tackle such threats, there's a need to establish measures and regulations. Hence, India is planning to enforce Digital India Act (currently a draft), which will seek to ensure that the internet in India is open, free from user harm and criminality. It will also look after establishing the institutional mechanism of accountability. What is Digital India Act (DIA)? DIA has been introduced to replace the Information Technology Act, which came into being in October 2000. The government said that the Digital India Act, of 2023 is a future-ready legislation that aims to provide a strong legal framework to support India's tech goals. A statement published by PIB read, "It constitutes a significant part of the Global Standard Cyber laws being formulated by the Narendra Modi Government for catalysing India's digital economy." The statement also added that Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, the National Data Governance Framework policy, the recent amendments to the IT Rules, and CERT-In guidelines are important elements of this legal framework. Today, the nation is the world's largest "digitally connected democracy" with 830 million internet users. The government argues that the internet is mostly managed under the 23-year-old IT Act, which lacks provisions on user rights, trust, and safety, among other issues, and is ill-equipped to deal with emerging, sophisticated forms of cybercrime such as doxxing, cyberstalking, and online trolling, among others. Technology has pros and cons From the internet to mobile phones to artificial intelligence (AI), several waves in information technology have come with immense benefits for humankind. But there have been associated issues as well. For example, many hail ChatGPT, and other tools like it, as the "next big thing". ChatGPT is an AI-powered language model, which is capable of generating human-like text based on context and past conversations. It is developed by OpenAI. Its usage spread like a virus across the world, threatening jobs, and more. But the tool has also been condemned by experts. Recently, US regulators have asked OpenAI how it's addressing the potential for ChatGPT to generate false and misleading statements about real people. AI-powered tech can help with efficiency and productivity gains, improved speed of business, and more, but there's also a need to establish control over the tech o keep it in check. The Washington Post reported that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sent a letter to OpenAI this week requesting specific information about how the company addresses the potential risk for ChatGPT "to generate statements about real individuals that are false, misleading, disparaging, or harmful." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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As ethnic violence in Manipur, northeastern India, continues, a horrifying video has emerged showing two ladies being paraded down a road by a mob of men. The incident has been widely condemned, and calls for action against the perpetrators have been raised.

Manipur Violence: Two women paraded naked by a group of men

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In a shocking turn of events, the Manipur viral naked parade video, which surfaced recently, has caught the attention of the nation. The incident, depicting the distressing violence against women, has prompted swift action from the highest authorities, including the Supreme Court and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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The northeastern India's Manipur continues to reel under ethnic violence and now a disturbing video has emerged showing two women being paraded on a road by a group of men. The incident has drawn wide-scale condemnation and calls for action against the perpetrators.

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Delhi prison authorities have announced the installation of Artificial Intelligence-based CCTV cameras within prison premises. The purpose is to bolster security measures and address blind spots where traditional cameras are not yet installed, reported the Hindustan Times.

These blind spots have been exploited by incarcerated criminals to engage in illegal activities, such as smuggling contraband items and communicating through unauthorised mobile phones.

<h2>Reinforcing security against mobile phone usage</h2>

In response to the rampant use of mobile phones by inmates, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal approved the formation of an expert committee comprising ten members, led by the director general of prisons. This committee's primary task is to select the most effective signal jammers capable of preventing inmates from using mobile devices inside Delhi's jails.

Delhi houses three major prison complexes: Tihar, the Rohini complex, and the Mandoli complex, accommodating approximately 13,000 inmates collectively. The surge in illegal mobile phone usage within the prison walls, often smuggled in through various means, has necessitated stricter security protocols.

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According to a senior Delhi Police officer, an alarming average of 10 mobile phones are illicitly smuggled into Tihar jail every day. Visitors of inmates have been found to be the primary means of smuggling these devices, using ingenious methods such as concealing them in food plates or packets of clothing.

Previously, efforts to install mobile phone jammers within Tihar prison faced resistance from nearby residents' welfare associations. They frequently complained about network disruptions and inconsistent connectivity resulting from the jammers' operation.

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In light of the connectivity concerns, the new AI-driven jammers offer a sophisticated solution. These advanced devices can precisely target and restrict network signals without causing disruptions in the surrounding neighbourhoods. The technology ensures that only the intended areas within the prison are affected by the signal restriction.

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Delhi prison authorities have announced the installation of Artificial Intelligence-based CCTV cameras within prison premises. The purpose is to bolster security measures and address blind spots where traditional cameras are not yet installed, reported the Hindustan Times.

Delhi prison authorities have announced the installation of Artificial Intelligence-based CCTV cameras within prison premises. The purpose is to bolster security measures and address blind spots where traditional cameras are not yet installed, reported the Hindustan Times. These blind spots have been exploited by incarcerated criminals to engage in illegal activities, such as smuggling contraband items and communicating through unauthorised mobile phones. Reinforcing security against mobile phone usage In response to the rampant use of mobile phones by inmates, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal approved the formation of an expert committee comprising ten members, led by the director general of prisons. This committee's primary task is to select the most effective signal jammers capable of preventing inmates from using mobile devices inside Delhi's jails. Delhi houses three major prison complexes: Tihar, the Rohini complex, and the Mandoli complex, accommodating approximately 13,000 inmates collectively. The surge in illegal mobile phone usage within the prison walls, often smuggled in through various means, has necessitated stricter security protocols. Also read | Data Lab | India and AI: Are we ahead of the curve? According to a senior Delhi Police officer, an alarming average of 10 mobile phones are illicitly smuggled into Tihar jail every day. Visitors of inmates have been found to be the primary means of smuggling these devices, using ingenious methods such as concealing them in food plates or packets of clothing. Previously, efforts to install mobile phone jammers within Tihar prison faced resistance from nearby residents' welfare associations. They frequently complained about network disruptions and inconsistent connectivity resulting from the jammers' operation. Also watch | 'AI to impact all sectors in India,' says Prof B Ravindran in conversation with WION In light of the connectivity concerns, the new AI-driven jammers offer a sophisticated solution. These advanced devices can precisely target and restrict network signals without causing disruptions in the surrounding neighbourhoods. The technology ensures that only the intended areas within the prison are affected by the signal restriction. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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A disturbing video has emerged from the Indian state of Manipur showing two women being paraded on a road by a group of men. The incident has drawn wide-scale condemnation and calls for action against the perpetrators. The Manipur police have arrested two people in the case.

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