Imphal, 09 September 2016 ( Evening News ) : Deputy chief minister Gaikhangam today stressed the need for State Medico Legal Service to ensure justice for victims and survivors of rape by punishing those guilty of sexual violence against women in the state. Speaking at the one day national seminar on Investigation of Rape : A Multi-Disciplinary Approach at JNIMS Auditorium, Gaikhangam expressed grave concern at the rising cases of rape and violence against women in the state. He said the victims have not been justice due to lack of evidence and proper means of investigation. Gaikhangam also cited the absence of full fledged  forensic science department as one of the reasons for failure to ensure justice to victims. He stressed the need for a well equipped forensic department. Experts from other states, doctors and nurses of JNIMS, police officials, attended the seminar. The national seminar is organised by Forensic Medicine Department, JNIMS under Continuing Medical Education (CME).