Published 20:18 IST, December 2nd 2019
Hyderabad horror: NCW demands President Kovind to award death sentence to convicts
National Commission for Women (NCW) has appealed to President Ram Nath Kovind to reject the mercy petition filed by one of the accused in the 2012 Nirbhaya case
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National Commission of Women (NCW) chief Rekha Sharma in a statement, asked President Ram Nath Kovind to award death sentence to the convicts in the brutal gang-rape and murder of a vet doctor in Hyderabad. Writing to the President, NCW chief said that death sentences in such crimes would deter others from committing such heinous crimes against women.
In a statement, she said, "Considering the rising incidents of inhuman tragedies against young girls and women, in the context of the brutal murder and gang rape of a 27-year-old woman Veterinarian whose charred body was found on the outskirts of Hyderabad on 28th November 2019, exemplary punishment of death sentence should be given to the convicts of such heinous crime as they do not deserve any mercy. This would deter others from committing such atrocious crimes against young girls and women."
She further requested the Hon’ble President of India to direct the Union Government to set a definite mechanism and timeline for trial and disposal of all appeals, review petitions and curative petitions in such heinous and brutal rape cases, preferably within six months, so that speedy justice can be ensured.”
National Commission of Women (NCW) in an appeal has also asked President Ram Nath Kovind to reject the mercy petition filed by one of the perpetrators in the Delhi gang-rape case of 2012, wherein a 23-year-old was brutally raped on a running bus and later succumbed to her injuries at a hospital in Singapore in December 2012.
Hyderabad horror raised in Parliament
After Republic Media Network's relentless campaign demanding the issue of the gangrape and murder of Hyderabad doctor to be raised in the Parliament, four days later, the issue was taken up in both houses on Monday. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla stated, "The Parliament is worried about the incidents happening across the nation. I have given permission for discussion on this after Question Hour." In the Rajya Sabha, on the other hand, lawmakers across party lines condemned the gruesome act and called for stricter laws against perpetrators.
19:12 IST, December 2nd 2019