The Jodhpur High Court on Friday, 17 May, issued a notice to the Rajasthan government seeking its reply on the recent cases of gang rapes in the state, reported ANI.
It has expressed anger over the rising crimes against women and also sent a notice to the Director General of Police (DGP), ordering him to make a list of all crimes against women and children that have been reported and to file an update on the actions being taken in case, as per news channel ABP.
Rahul Gandhi Meets Alwar Gang-rape Victim
Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Thursday, 16 May, met the woman who was allegedly gang-raped in front of her husband in Alwar district.
“Such things will not be tolerated. The victim will get justice. The moment I got to know about the incident, I called Gehlot ji and told him that I want to come. This is not a political issue for me but an emotional issue.”Rahul Gandhi
Protests & Politics
On 26 April, six miscreants accosted the woman and her husband on the Thanagazi-Alwar bypass and took them to an isolated place, where they allegedly raped her in front of him.
An FIR was lodged on 2 May and the accused circulated a video clip of the crime on 4 May. Subsequently, five accused, who allegedly raped the woman, and the one who shot and circulated the video clip, have been arrested.
The incident triggered widespread protests in Alwar, Jaipur, Dausa and nearby areas and a protest march led by BJP's Rajya Sabha MP Kirori Lal Meena had turned violent in Dausa on Tuesday, 14 May, leaving over half-a-dozen people injured.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BSP supremo Mayawati and other leaders have condemned the incident.
Hitting out at PM Modi, Chief Minister Gehlot said, "Entire country knows he (Modi) is doing politics. He speaks lie, which is unfortunate. The entire BJP is holding protest, it shows who is indulging in politics." Clarifying on government action in the gang-rape case, the CM said, "The FIR in the case was lodged on 2 May. Charge sheet in the case will be filed in next seven days. For the victim a job will be managed."
(With inputs from PTI, ABP & ANI)
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