Condemns rape of a minor girl in Assam
- 18th May 2023 : North-East Forum for International Solidarity -
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NEFIS CONDEMNS THE INCIDENT OF RAPE OF A MINOR GIRL IN ASSAM!
DEMANDS STRICTEST PUNISHMENT FOR THE CULPRITS AS PER LAW!
North-East Forum for International Solidarity (NEFIS) condemns in strongest terms the incident of rape of a minor girl in Assam. It should be noted that a 13-year-old girl was gangraped in a moving car by 4 men on Tuesday in Dotma town of Kokrakhar district, Assam. At the time of writing this statement, the culprits had been arrested by the police.
This incident once again uncovers the rising crime against women, children, and marginalized communities. As per National Crime Record Bureau's 2019 report “Crime in India”, an 18.9% rise in the registration of cases under the POCSO Act from 2018-2019 took place. A total of 1,49,404 cases of crime against children were registered during 2021, showing an increase of 16.2 per cent over 2020. These statistics show an abysmal state of affairs concerning the safety of women and children in the country.
NEFIS demands stringent punishment for the perpetrators under the laws against rape and sexual offenses against children. NEFIS also demands that strict and adequate measures be implemented to ensure the safety of women and children in the country. The youth organization pledges to intensify the movement for the safety of women and children, in the coming days.
Kishan Yumnam
Member
North-East Forum for International Solidarity (NEFIS)
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This article was posted on May 19, 2023 .
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