Huirem Herodas Meitei: In the viral video, the main culprit who was wearing a green t-shirt and seen holding the woman was arrested on Thursday morning in an operation after proper identification.
Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, who holds the home portfolio, confirming the arrest, said that investigation is currently underway and the government would ensure strict action is taken against all the perpetrators, including considering the possibility of capital punishment.
Chandrachud said, "The incident is simply unacceptable. Using women as an instrument in an area of communal strife. Grossest of constitutional abuse. We are deeply disturbed by the videos which have emerged."