Amid rape 'epidemic', Dimapur youth offers to help women feeling 'unsafe' on streets

Dimapur: Against the backdrop of several high-profile rape cases in India, Dimapur youth Aneiba Thou has emerged as a hero that the Northeast needs right now. Thou from Dimapur is winning accolades all over for his resolve to protect women amid rising cases of rape and harassment across the country. Apparently a man of action, Thou has promised to reach in person to protect woman who might be feeling unsafe on the streets.

Recently, Thou wrote on Facebook that he would be ready at the beck and call of any women facing any kind of trouble or harassment. In his post, the Dimapur native also shared his phone numbers so that women feeling threatened can reach out to him.

The Kuda local recently took to social media, where he wrote, "Any persons, elders, younger sister or a lady facing problems in transportation at night or any problems or not feeling safe at nearby areas, I am ready to help so call or SOS me anytime 24×7. Just call and say I need your help, I'll be there. (sic)."

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Advocating for a 'rape-free India', he further added, "We believe together we can bring the change and we will change this and a dream of safe and rape free INDIA. Let's spread this initiative so much that we can get volunteer from each corner of the country. (sic)"

Needless to say, Thou has been lauded for his timely initiative to help women in need by netizens who have showered him with praise.

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