Dimapur: A disturbing video showing a minor girl being bullied has emerged online and is being widely shared on social media, sparking public outrage and prompting swift action from student groups, school authorities, and child protection officials.
The video shows a group of students physically harassing a fellow minor girl, including acts of hair pulling and verbal abuse. One of the individuals involved is reportedly seen wearing the school uniform of North Town Higher Secondary School (NTHSS), Chümoukedima . The Chümoukedima Town Students’ Union (CTSU) has strongly condemned the incident, calling on the school authorities to identify the culprits and submit their names to the Union.
In an official notification, the CTSU stated, “There will be no leniency for this behaviour and we expect the school to prompt out the proper action against this act. We shall keep close monitor on this situation and we believe the schools will take the time to cooperate with us.”
Following the uproar, North Town Higher Secondary School issued a clarification letter to the Principal Director of the Directorate of School Education, Kohima. The school confirmed that one of the individuals in the video is indeed a student of NTHSS. However, the other individuals involved were not from the institution. It was also clarified that the incident took place outside the school premises after school hours.
“The school takes this matter with utmost seriousness. Appropriate disciplinary action against the student will be initiated as per the school’s laid down rules,” the statement from NTHSS read. The school further reiterated its commitment to maintaining discipline, integrity, and the safety of all its students.
Meanwhile, the District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Chümoukedima , has issued a public advisory urging people to refrain from sharing the video. The DCPU emphasized that circulating such content is a violation of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, and may have legal consequences.
“Sharing such content further harms the child, violates their right to privacy and dignity, and may lead to re-traumatization,” the statement read. The DCPU encouraged the public to report such content to authorities instead of redistributing it and reiterated the importance of handling child-related incidents with sensitivity.
Concerned citizens have been advised to report such issues to child protection authorities through the helpline number 1098.
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