Panel discussion on VAW held
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal,June 04 2013:
As part of the 60th Foundation Day of National Federation of Indian Women, a panel discussion on crime against women in Manipur was held today at manipur Press Club.
Former Chairperson of Manipur State Commission for Women, Dr Ch Jamini moderated the discussion while president of AMBA, Kaidem Mani; Associate Professor of DMCA, Dr Ch Shilaramni Devi and Dy SP (Ops) of Thoubal, Y Chandramani were the panellists.
S Sorojini Devi, president of All Manipur Nupi Marup presided the programme.
No charge sheet has been put up in any crime against women as no investigation has been done by the police, Khaidem Mani said.
Among others, the panel recommended allocation of annual budget for eradication of crime against women; modernisation of law enforcing body in order to check the crimes against women; implementation of policies against drug trafficking and abuse by the Govt; to impart practical moral education in educational institutions; stringent punishment to rapists; to ensure effective functioning of fast track courts and spreading awareness among women.