In July 2023, a disturbing video of two Kuki women being paraded and assaulted surfaced online, despite a months-long internet shutdown. This "viral video" became the catalyst for national action, leading Prime Minister Narendra Modi to break his 77-day silence on the state's ethnic conflict.
Social media scientists and psychologists have weighed in on why the "Manipuri Girl By Room" clip triggered a super-spreader event. In July 2023, a disturbing video of two
: The incident has raised questions about the need for greater regulation of social media, and the importance of ensuring that technology is used in a way that respects and protects individual rights. : The incident has raised questions about the
: There have been calls for those responsible for sharing the video to be held accountable, and for greater efforts to be made to prevent similar incidents in the future. described hiding in a hostel room
: Other accounts during this period, such as a nursing student in Imphal, described hiding in a hostel room