Rape of a Minor teen in Hyderabad

On May 28 last week, Hyderabad witnessed the rape of a minor by 5 minor boys. The case came into the limelight after the victim’s father registered a police case.

Facts

• The 17-year-old minor girl had gone to a pub with a friend, who left early. The teen reportedly befriended a boy and left the club with him and his friends, who had allegedly promised to drop her home.
• Meanwhile, after leaving the pub, they parked the car at Jubilee hills, took turns and rape the minor inside the car.
• However, the girl’s father noticed the injuries and asked her about them. Knowing the incident, the father rushed to the police immediately.
• Later, the victim’s father registered to complain under the POSCO act for outraging modesty.

Past Incident

Three years before, a veterinary doctor Priyanka Reddy was raped and murdered in Hyderabad with her body partially burnt, sparking huge protests.

Problems

• Rape is considered a non-bailable offense in the Indian penal code. But people get bail because of a lack of evidence.
• The accused are often sheltered by police, politicians, or even lawyers.
• The judiciary somehow delays the process, taking years and decades to reveal its judgment.

Solutions

• Citizens should be aware of the laws and punishments therein.
• The police and judiciary should work effectively.
• It should have a deadline for a case, which may reduce the number of crimes arising fear among criminals.
• Citizens need to understand their responsibility and ensure their safety of themselves.

Conclusion

Together, we can unitedly stand against rape culture. Wherever see such a situation, fighting for justice is what we can do. Self-evaluating and teaching ethics and morals in one’s lifestyle are how the birth of a healthy society will take place.