States should act on crimes against women with utmost urgency, instill fear among perpetrators: PM Modi
The Hindu
PM Modi’s comments come in the backdrop of the horrific rape and murder of an on-duty trainee doctor at a government hospital in Kolkata last week which led to widespread protests.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday (August 15, 2024) said State governments should act on crimes against women with "utmost urgency" and called for instilling deterrence among perpetrators, his comments coming in the backdrop of the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata.
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Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 78th Independence Day, PM Modi expressed profound concern over incidents of rape and violence against women and said he can feel the outrage of people.
"Crimes against women should be probed swiftly, and stringent punishment given to those who commit such demonic acts," PM Modi said, stressing the need for societal introspection and creating fear of consequences among perpetrators.
"Today, from the Red Fort, I want to express my pain. As a society, we will have to think seriously about the atrocities against our mothers, sisters, and daughters. There is anger among common people because of this. I can feel that rage," he said.
He also said such disturbing incidents continue to occur.
The fear of punishment must be instilled among the perpetrators, he said. "Those who commit such sins should know that they will be hanged." He also urged the country, society, and State governments to "address this matter with utmost urgency".
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