Hyderabad: Lone lady veterinary doctor, whose scooter had become dysfunctional, was encircled by lunatic demons who not only brutally assaulted but raped and immolated her. A shock wave engulfed the country. The enflamed nation is demanding capital punishment to the culprits.
The country is infuriated. It reverberated in Parliament. Members of Parliament were harsh on the incidence. Hon'ble member Mrs Jaya Bacchan said in Rajya Sabha that such persons should be handed over to the public to do justice...
The country is infuriated. It reverberated in Parliament. Members of Parliament were harsh on the incidence. Hon'ble member Mrs Jaya Bacchan said in Rajya Sabha that such persons should be handed over to the public to do justice...
Nirbhaya is shamelessly been repeated. Society has not learned yet. The corrupt and inefficient system is sleeping like a log. Innocent girls and women are being brutally assaulted, raped, strangulated and immolated. The incidences are on rising and so are the TV debates(?) wherein screaming, thumping of tables and fake anger is seen for TRP. Is this all that we need? What concrete should have been done but not initiated yet? Why brutes transform into a savage and perform such a gory act? Does the fact that this may happen to their sisters or daughters can happen anytime never come to their minds while doing it? No, not. Psychologically at that point of time, they do not remain a sensible human being but a ferocious monster which see nothing but the sensual pleasure. It is disdainful, it is nauseating. Such acts of crime must not only be condemned, but the culprits must also be dealt with severely.
Gandhi had once said to hate the sin not sinner. He might be right in his place but showing mercy towards repetitive, brutal and calculative offenders would be against humanity and heinous act of crime in itself. Such criminals cannot be left scot-free. They must be awarded a stringent punishment more than or equal to the torment the victim was made to pass through.
Pathetically the gory act is being politicised and the criminals classified as a member of a community or two. Do we expect to fight the menace with such a rotten mentality? With the system we have or with a stubborn mindset, would it be possible to change the scenario? The lame jurisprudence, corrupt police and callous bureaucracy are all that our system has. With such an outdated arsenal would the society be able to face the battle? It needs to be changed, it has to be overhauled.
Agreeably, a crime can not be suspected especially such wherein a spur of seconds the diabolic thought overpowers the otherwise sensible-looking person transforming him suddenly into a demon. However, sound policing can minimize it. A vigilant force can overpower the satanic forces to act. Police personnel are also human beings but unfortunately, within the system, they act insensibly. Compelled with their professional habit they suspect even to those who are genuine. It loses valuable time the prompt action could have saved the unprecedented mishappening within. Worst than that, in the first place, they tolerate registering the case and unduly harass the victim but if compelled they register it under flimsy sections. Such cases do not hold water and fall flat in the courts. With a high degree of corruption and inefficiency, how can a society think of a reform?
The courts should also take their responsibility. It is equally true that there is a dearth of judicial officers and judges who are unable to tackle the yawning number of cases, but it should also be accepted that the lame system is a great impediment in justice delivery. Merely stringent laws will not suffice the purpose. Willpower is the essential element to implement it in its letter and spirit. Lingering cases, demeaning cross-examinations and recurring dates are but few impediments which not only harass but demoralizes the victim as well.
Above all, the mentality of viewing women as a commodity has to to be shirked. It may sound harsh but the increasing lust for materialism has severely affected the society wherein everything is saleable as a commodity - women, intellect, labour et cetera. The dangerous trend has to stop rising. It is hard to believe that women and girls are being treated inhumanely in a country where they have been given high place and are worshipped in the form of goddesses of valour, wealth and intellect. It indicates waning values. India is known for her insistence on human values but the speed with which it is waning is alarming. Its protection depends upon the family where during formative years a child learns about investiture and manners.
Gandhi had once said to hate the sin not sinner. He might be right in his place but showing mercy towards repetitive, brutal and calculative offenders would be against humanity and heinous act of crime in itself. Such criminals cannot be left scot-free. They must be awarded a stringent punishment more than or equal to the torment the victim was made to pass through.
Pathetically the gory act is being politicised and the criminals classified as a member of a community or two. Do we expect to fight the menace with such a rotten mentality? With the system we have or with a stubborn mindset, would it be possible to change the scenario? The lame jurisprudence, corrupt police and callous bureaucracy are all that our system has. With such an outdated arsenal would the society be able to face the battle? It needs to be changed, it has to be overhauled.
Agreeably, a crime can not be suspected especially such wherein a spur of seconds the diabolic thought overpowers the otherwise sensible-looking person transforming him suddenly into a demon. However, sound policing can minimize it. A vigilant force can overpower the satanic forces to act. Police personnel are also human beings but unfortunately, within the system, they act insensibly. Compelled with their professional habit they suspect even to those who are genuine. It loses valuable time the prompt action could have saved the unprecedented mishappening within. Worst than that, in the first place, they tolerate registering the case and unduly harass the victim but if compelled they register it under flimsy sections. Such cases do not hold water and fall flat in the courts. With a high degree of corruption and inefficiency, how can a society think of a reform?
The courts should also take their responsibility. It is equally true that there is a dearth of judicial officers and judges who are unable to tackle the yawning number of cases, but it should also be accepted that the lame system is a great impediment in justice delivery. Merely stringent laws will not suffice the purpose. Willpower is the essential element to implement it in its letter and spirit. Lingering cases, demeaning cross-examinations and recurring dates are but few impediments which not only harass but demoralizes the victim as well.
Above all, the mentality of viewing women as a commodity has to to be shirked. It may sound harsh but the increasing lust for materialism has severely affected the society wherein everything is saleable as a commodity - women, intellect, labour et cetera. The dangerous trend has to stop rising. It is hard to believe that women and girls are being treated inhumanely in a country where they have been given high place and are worshipped in the form of goddesses of valour, wealth and intellect. It indicates waning values. India is known for her insistence on human values but the speed with which it is waning is alarming. Its protection depends upon the family where during formative years a child learns about investiture and manners.
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