Nagaland youth organisation urges for cooperation in sexual misconduct probe

Dimapur: The Zeliangrong Youth Organisation Nagaland (ZYON) on Saturday appealed to parents, guardians, and cadets to cooperate with the ongoing investigation into the alleged sexual misconduct in Sainik School Punglwa in Peren district.It also urged the authorities to handle all interactions with sensitivity and respect.The ZYON, in a letter to the parents, guardians and cadets, said a case relating to sexual misconduct by a senior student of the school has been registered with the Jalukie Police Station.While noting that the case is currently under investigation, it said the student allegedly involved in the incident, which reportedly occurred on Sept 21, has been expelled from the school.“It has come to our attention that serious allegations of sexual misconduct by senior students toward juniors are being investigated,” the letter said. “For this investigation to be thorough, just, and conclusive, it is imperative that we, as a community, stand together in support of the truth,” it stressed.“We implore you to come forward and cooperate fully with the law enforcement agencies,” the ZYON said.