crime against women

In a shocking incident, an inebriated man stripped a woman passing on the road at Balaji Nagar on the outskirts of Hyderabad, confirmed police on August 7. The accused, identified as Peddamaraiah, not only misbehaved with the woman but also stripped her publicly in the incident near Balaji Nagar bus stand under the limits of Jawahar Nagar Police Station of Rachakonda Police Commissionerate. A case is registered.

In a shocking incident! The 32-year-old woman who was assaulted and raped, similar to the Nirbhaya rape case breathed her last few hours ago at Rajawadi Hospital in Mumbai. Reportedly, the incident took place on September 10 in the Saki Naka area. However, the accused has been arrested with the help of CCTV footage and has been identified as an autorickshaw driver, police said.

Focusing on strengthening women's safety in the country, Union Minister G Kishan Reddy said the government would amend the Criminal Code (CrPC) and the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Speaking about installing fear of law in people, he pointed out that women's safety is of great importance to the Union Government. Reddy added the Centre has been consulting many experts to change the IPC and CrPC.

The Home Ministry has directed the states and Union Territories for compulsory registration of FIRs and immediate police action in "crime against women". It instructed to complete the investigation process in two months and warned of stringent actions in case of failure. It also asked states to monitor the cases on Investigation Tracking System for Sexual Offences (ITSSO) for follow-ups. The ministry recommended SOPs, issued by Bureau of… read-more

Agnimitra Paul, President, BJP Mahila Morcha West Bengal on September 22, launched a new campaign titled “Ar Noy Mohilader Asuraksha” (no more compromise in women’s safety) to address rising cases of violence against women. Under this campaign, women can register complaints on a toll-free number. Paul informed that Bengal is among the top three… read-more