New information has emerged about the violence in Manipur, India, revealing that the incident was kept hidden from the world for 75 days.

Reports said that horrifying incident, where two women were paraded naked on roads by a mob and then gang-raped, actually happened on May 4. However, the video of the incident was revealed on July 19, just before the parliament convened for its monsoon session.

However, the video is not the only record of the incident. On May 18, Thangboi Vaiphei, the 65-year-old headman of B. Phainom village, where 40 families live had filed an FIR against the incident.

Still, no action was taken on the FIR until the video came out leading to outrage across the country.

The chief minister has now presented the excuse that multiple incidents of arson have taken place in recent days, and investigation is taking place for all of them.

Reports said that one of the women in the video is 20 years old while the other is 40. Both women belong to the Kuki Christian community.

Internet was shut down in Manipur for two months after ethnic riots broke out in Manipur. The incident happened on the second day of riots but the video only emerged after the ban was lifted. The riots have so far claimed 150 lives.

Police said that four people have been arrested in connection with the riots so far. While the main accused’s house has also been set on fire.

Meanwhile, expressing their shock on the horrendous video, Amnesty International said that “this cruel treatment is aimed at humiliating and dehumanizing the Kuki community”, says Kashmir media Service (KMS).

They demanded that “all allegations of sexual violence must be investigated effectively, independently and impartially to ensure justice and compensation for survivors. Amnesty International further reiterated that the Indian authorities must immediately restore internet access in Manipur.

Moreover, in a report published by British Herald, violence in Manipur persists for last two months after it first erupted, resulting in an ongoing series of killings.

The report said that on July 2, four people lost their lives, and police reported that one victim was brutally beaten.

Manipur has a long history of ethnic conflict between different tribes.

However, the current situation signifies a major change. Because this is the first time that mainly Vaishnavite Meites and mainly Christian tribes have come into conflict.

So far the Nagas have stayed away from hostilities. However, there are alarming signs such as the widespread burning of churches (reportedly 249). At least 115 died in the violence and more than 40,000 were displaced.