Following the circulation of a viral video showing a child being bullied, the District Child Protection Unit (DCPU) of Chümoukedima has appealed to the public to refrain from sharing, reposting, or distributing such content.
“Recording and circulating videos of children in distress or involved in violence violates the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, and may attract legal consequences,” said District Child Protection Officer Nikito Zhimomi.
He emphasized that sharing such content further harms the child, infringes upon their right to privacy and dignity, and can lead to re-traumatization.
Zhimomi urged both citizens and media outlets to act with responsibility and sensitivity in matters involving children. “If you come across such videos, please report them to the authorities instead of sharing them online,” he said, adding that concerns can be reported via Childline at 1098.
Students’ Unions Condemn Bullying Incident
The Sangtam Students’ Union Chümoukedima (SSUC) and Konyak Students’ Union Chümoukedima (KSUC) strongly condemned the incident, which took place on May 31 and involved a group of girls bullying, physically assaulting, and verbally abusing another girl.
In a press release, the SSUC called the act disgraceful, warning that such behavior undermines the spirit of unity, discipline, and respect that educational institutions are meant to foster.
The union urged authorities and institutions to take swift and appropriate action to ensure justice for the victim, stating that violence and harassment have no place in society—especially among students.
The KSUC, meanwhile, issued a demand that all individuals involved in the incident submit a video clip along with an apology and their personal details by June 2, as resolved in a June 1 meeting.
“Failure to meet this demand will compel the Union to take further action against the group involved,” the statement cautioned.
KSUC also called on the concerned school authorities to take strict disciplinary action against any students found involved in the act.
The Chakhroma Students’ Union (CSU), while condemning the incident, said this alarming act of violence is deeply disturbing and unacceptable. The actions committed by these students are unfortunate, it said and urged the concerned school authorities to take prompt and appropriate disciplinary measures against those responsible
Stating that the incident should serve as an eye-opener for all educational institutions, the Union suggested the schools to establish dedicated committees to effectively sensitize students on the serious consequences of bullying and ragging both within and outside school premises including the legal implications associated with such behavior.
The Union appealed to all educational institutions to form such committees without delay and to implement strict monitoring mechanism to oversee students’ conduct, which it said would help prevent further occurrences of such unruly and damaging acts, which not only harm others but also jeopardize the futures and reputations of the students involved.
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School Management Responds
The management of North Town Higher Secondary School (NTHSS), Chümoukedima, confirmed that one of the individuals involved in the incident is a student of the school. However, it clarified that the others were not affiliated with the institution.
In a letter addressed to the Principal Director of the Directorate of School Education, NTHSS principal BB Chetri stated that the incident occurred outside school premises and after school hours.
He assured that the school is taking the matter seriously and will initiate disciplinary proceedings in accordance with its rules.
Chetri reiterated the school’s commitment to upholding discipline, integrity, and the safety of all students.
