hathras gangrape

Following the reports of inhuman treatment with arrested journalist Siddique Kappan, the Editors Guild of India on April 26 expressed its grief while demanding a fair trial in his case. The Editors Guild’s stand came day after Siddique's wife alleged the authorities of tying him to a bed, thereby not even allowing him to access toilet. Expressing concerns regarding his health, the guild also recalled Supreme Court's silence in the matter.… read-more

Following the Supreme Court’s October 27 order, 80 CRPF soldiers took over the security of Hathras rape victim's family. A three-judge Supreme Court bench had asked UP government to ensure CRPF security cover to the family and witnesses within a week. The apex court also observed that all the aspects of the rape case will be considered by the Allahabad High Court. Earlier, the UP Police were entrusted for the family's security.

Every Police Station in Uttar Pradesh will set up a women help desk to assist and receive complaints from women. The decision was taken by the Uttar Pradesh CM, following a social outrage against Hathras gang rape case. The help desks will be setup from October 17, which coincides with the 'Mission Shakthi' campaign launch. 'Mission Shakthi' is a six-month campaign to empower woman and create awareness with knowledge on self-defence.

Congress leaders Priyanka Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi on October 3 visited the Hathras victim's family. Reportedly, the victim's family stated that the leaders enquired about their daughter and the incidents and promised to help them. After the meet, Priyanka, through Twitter post, raised five questions as well, and demanded that the state government must answer them. Meanwhile, UP CM Yogi Adityanath has recommended a CBI probe in the case.

In Rajasthan's Ajmer district, Youth Congress on October 2 burn effigies of UP CM Yogi Adityanath, PM Modi and "Corrupt Media" at prime locations in the city, expressing their resentment against both the UP and Central government regarding Hathras Rape Case. Ajmer Youth Congress' President Syed Yasir Chishti stated that they are "very upset and angry" with CM Adityanath as he "failed" to protect women in Uttar Pradesh. The party workers said… read-more