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BRO EMPLOYEE ACCUSED OF SEXUALLY ASSAULTING GAY PARTNER

24th Dec 2023
Naharlagun, Dec 23: An employee of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) is accused of sexually assaulting and exploiting a 23-year-old man in Naharlagun.

The duo met on a gay dating app called 'Blued,' became friends, and lived together for a while. When the victim learned about the man's marital status, he tried to leave, but the accused allegedly forcefully engaged in non-consensual sexual activities and subsequently blackmailed the victim.

Facing emotional distress, the victim attempted to take his own life twice within six months and is now seeking justice by filing an FIR at Naharlagun PS under IPC sections 377 and 506.

Queer Activist Sawang Wangchha has been informed by numerous members of AP Queer Station about many such cases happening in the State. Instances where gay men face rape and blackmail after encountering the wrong individuals on dating apps are on the rise.

Wangchha is particularly concerned about the hidden lives led by gay individuals, where they must conceal their sexual identity, making them vulnerable to such situations. His greater worry lies in the easy accessibility of social apps like Grindr, Blued, etc., putting underage kids at risk of similar problems.

Additionally, these young victims often fear reporting the incidents due to concerns about their identities being revealed to their parents and uncertainty about whether the police will address their issues.

OC Pungming Taku Nabam, handling the case, clarified that while Section 377 IPC has been "read down" for consensual same-gender relationships, non-consensual acts are still considered a crime. Police have registered a case under Section 377 IPC, possibly the first in the state. Victims of sexual abuse, regardless of gender and sex, are encouraged to come forward, and their identities will be kept confidential. The POCSO Act applies to underage victims, emphasizing its gender-neutral nature.

The Officer Incharge highlighted the normalcy of same-gender sexual orientation and gender identities, urging parents to embrace their children for who they are. Rejecting them could result in a concealed lifestyle and diverse mental health challenges. Authorities are prepared to offer assistance and support to those requiring help for the LGBTQIA+ individuals, the officer said.

Adv. Ebo Milli, a prominent human rights advocate, lauded the Naharlagun Police Station, particularly OC Pungming Taku Nabam, for their swift response in a recent sexual assault case. The advocate underscored the urgent need to address the common cases faced by LGBTQIA+ individuals, often obscured by societal stigma and institutional ignorance. This incident sheds light on the pervasive nature of such crimes that frequently go unnoticed.

Source Credit: The Arunachal Time.