The Uttar Pradesh government got serious flak after the Hathras case surfaced. The legislature was addressed further after instances of assaults and violations against women from different areas in the state became visible.
The administration was censured by the opposition for not organizing ladies’ safety while the state police was pummeled for its careless approach towards casualties and survivors.
On Wednesday, UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath declared that the legislature will receive a tough approach towards individuals accused of violence against women. CM Yogi Adityanath said that all cases of violence against women will undergo trial in fast track courts. He added that crimes concerning minor will be tried under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
He told ANI, “Officials instructed to give immediate help to families of victims. Potent prosecution proceedings to be conducted for punishing such crimes.”
CM Adityanath included that the district administration of Agra, Chitrakoot, and Pratapgarh have been coordinated to lead a proper investigation of the cases that have surfaced from the said areas. He added, “Senior officers have been instructed to assess crime scenes at earliest & give security to victims’ families.”
On Tuesday, a 15-year-old gang-rape victim hanged herself to death in Chitrakoot. The Dalit young person had supposedly been assaulted by 3 men on October 8. The girl took her own life at her residence in Manikpur area of the district. Rajnish Yadav, CO City said on Wednesday, “Case under SC/ST Act is being registered. Stern action will be taken against the accused. Medical reports of girl awaited probe on.” The three accused were arrested on Wednesday and two cops were suspended.