"Strictest Punishment For Crimes Against Women": PM Amid Kolkata Protests
NDTV
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks come amid national outrage over the Kolkata doctor's rape and murder.
In a veiled attack on the Mamata Banerjee government over the rape and murder of a doctor at a Kolkata hospital, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he feels the outrage in society over atrocities against women and state governments need to take this seriously.
Addressing the nation on Independence Day, the Prime Minister said that the country is witnessing leadership by women in several fields, including Air Force, Army, Navy and the space sector. "But there are some worrisome developments too. I want to express my pain from the Red Fort today. As a society, we need to think seriously."
"There is public outrage over atrocities against our mothers and sisters. I feel this outrage. The country, the society, our state governments need to take this seriously. Crimes against women must be probed as soon as possible, those involved in demonic acts must face strict punishment at the earliest, this is necessary to create faith in society," the Prime Minister said, apparently referring to the rape and murder of a 31-year-old doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.
