Speakers at the Mahila Jan Sunwai interaction session in Kohima said associations, churches and local organisations are vital in supporting women and creating safe spaces where they can openly share concerns and seek help. The programme brought together police and community representatives to discuss grievance redressal and institutional support for women.
Vikuobinuo Nisa of the Women Police Station, Kohima, outlined the types of cases handled by the unit and described the procedures followed when women report distress. She said police personnel respond with “sensitivity and confidentiality,” promptly register complaints, provide medical assistance when needed, and coordinate with counsellors, NGOs and legal aid authorities to assist survivors. Nisa also stressed the importance of public cooperation in preserving crime scenes and supporting victims.
The session was chaired by Kekhrienuo Meyase, who described Mahila Jan Sunwai as a platform for women to voice grievances and engage directly with concerned authorities. Meyase noted the initiative is being conducted across states with the aim of strengthening grievance redressal mechanisms and improving institutional responses to women’s concerns.
Meyase emphasised that addressing problems faced by women requires coordinated action from multiple agencies — including the police, legal services, women’s commissions, civil society organisations and community institutions — and called for greater public awareness about legal provisions, government schemes and available support systems.
A key challenge highlighted at the meeting was Nagaland’s lack of adequate forensic laboratory facilities. Meyase explained that evidence and samples in many cases must be sent outside the state for forensic examination, which often causes delays in reports, slows investigations and prosecutions, and raises the risk of evidence being compromised in transit. She argued that a well-equipped state forensic laboratory would strengthen investigations and help deliver timely justice.
Meyase also expressed concern about rising cyber harassment and online abuse affecting women and young people, urging enhanced awareness, improved safety mechanisms and stronger legal enforcement to address new forms of cybercrime. She called on the government and relevant authorities to bolster forensic infrastructure and investigative support systems to expedite legal processes in cases involving crimes against women.
Original Source: https://www.indiatodayne.in/nagaland/story/mahila-jan-sunwai-highlights-need-for-stronger-support-systems-for-women-in-nagaland-1359402-2026-03-13?utm_source=rssfeed
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Publish Date: 2026-03-13 23:37:00
