Manipur Gang Rape Survivor Dies Amid Calls for Justice and Systemic Criticism

A young Kuki woman from Manipur, who survived a brutal gang rape during ethnic violence in May 2023, died in January 2026 due to prolonged medical complications. Despite community vigils demanding justice, no arrests have been made, and her family has lost hope. Political leaders and activists have criticized the slow response of the justice system and the divisive environment that allowed the crime, highlighting systemic failures and the survivor's continued victimization.