31/10/2026
A 35-year-old woman from Maharashtra, who was found at Wangoi Bazar on 14 October 2026 by a team of Wangoi Police Station, was safely repatriated to her home state today through the coordinated efforts of the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Manipur, and Maharashtra Police.
Following her rescue, she was handed over to the One Stop Centre (OSC), Imphal West, where she received temporary shelter, necessary support services and psychosocial counselling. She was subsequently referred to Shakti Sadan, operated by Rural Health Organisation, Naoremthong, Imphal West, for continued care and shelter.
The Women Helpline Manipur coordinated with the Women Helpline and concerned One Stop Centres in Maharashtra to facilitate identity and residential verification. A team from Maharashtra also conducted a home visit to verify her identity, residential address and family details before confirming her domicile.
Following the completion of the verification process, the Department initiated the repatriation process in coordination with Maharashtra Police.
Today, she was safely handed over to the Maharashtra Police team in the presence of officials from the Department of Social Welfare, Wangoi Police Station and the Shakti Sadan team for her return to Maharashtra.
The Department appreciates the coordinated efforts of all concerned agencies and reaffirms its commitment to protecting women in distress and ensuring their safety, dignity and access to essential support services.
