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.
