A 15-year-old girl was kidnapped and sexually assaulted in Hooghly district, West Bengal, while returning from tuition. This incident comes amidst widespread protests in the state against the rising crime against women, fueled by the recent brutal rape and murder of a PG trainee doctor in Kolkata. The girl was found unconscious and injured, highlighting the alarming state of women’s safety in the region.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the National Conference of District Judiciary, emphasizing the need for swift justice in cases of crimes against women. This call comes amidst widespread outrage over the alleged rape and murder of a young woman in Kolkata. Modi also highlighted the Supreme Court’s crucial role in upholding India’s democratic values.
The Women and Child Development Minister of the Narendra Modi government, Annapurna Devi, has sharply criticized the West Bengal government for its alleged failure to implement essential safety measures for women and children. In a letter to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Devi highlighted the state’s shortcomings in addressing issues related to women’s safety, particularly the lack of operational Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs) and the non-integration of emergency helplines.
The Indian central government has criticized the West Bengal government for failing to implement crucial safety measures for women and children, including the operationalization of Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs) allocated for addressing sexual offenses and the establishment of emergency helplines.
