Death of Sumila Ronghangpi
On 22 April 2021, an underage housemaid, Sumila Ronghangpi was found charred to death in her employer house, in Raha, Assam. She was resident of West Karbi Anglong district.[1][2][3]
Death[edit]
Sumila was brought to her employer, Borthakur, house in 2017 with promise of education. On 22 April 2021, she was found charred to death in her employer house. As per neighbour, her employer and his son were present at time of her death, and she was occasionally abused too. Her employer stated it was a suicide case.[4]
Arrests[edit]
Two of her employers have been arrested in case related to her death. Initial investigation reveal she was murdered and then burn to cover up the murder.[1] [2][3] Some has alleged she was sexually abused and pregnant at time of her death.[5] The matter is under investigation.
Repercussion[edit]
The victim was 12 years old underage tribal from Karbi, employed as Domestic help, resident of Sar Kro Kudam Ronghang village in West Karbi Anglong, Assam. The death of Sumila Ronghangpi created hue and cry among various tribes of Assam. Protest and procession were held seeking justice for Sumila Ronghangpi.[6] Social organisation speak out against failure of government for protection of women.[7] The incident happened in the backdrop of Violence against women in India. The incident exposes endemic cases of child abuse, death, neglecting children Right to education, exploiting of children from rural in the name of education, employing children below 14 years as Domestic help in urban places.[8][9]
Timeline[edit]
- 22 April 2021 - Sumila Ronghangpi found death.[1]
- 26 April 2021 - Probe ordered and to report back within 30 days.[1]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Assam governor constitutes enquiry committee to investigate Sumila Ronghangpi's death". InsideNE. 2021-04-27.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Karbi domestic help charred to death in Assam; 2 employers arrested by police". InsideNE. 2021-04-23.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Minor girl reportedly burned alive in Nagaon district". Eastern Mirror. 2021-04-24.
- ↑ "Karbi student body suspects domestic servant was raped & murdered; demands 'justice' from CM". InsideNE. 2021-04-24.
- ↑ "Assam: The Under-Reported Story Of A Life Lost To Indifference And Discrimination". Youth ki Awaaz. 2021-05-03.
- ↑ "Assam: Motorcycle rally demanding justice for Sumila Ronghangpi draws out hundreds". The North East Today. 2021-05-01.
- ↑ "Karbi girl death incident draws serious repercussion". The Assam Tribune. 2021-04-24.
- ↑ "Assam: Karbi girl's killing exposes horrors of child abuse in Nagaon". East Mojo. 2021-04-24.
- ↑ "Pradyot Manikya seeks justice for Sumila Ronghanpi; says Assam govt must act". InsideNE. 2021-04-27.
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