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However, she opined that the punishment for rapists should be uniform irrespective of the age of the victims. more-inAndhra Pradesh Women Commission Chairperson Nannapaneni Rajakumari on Monday welcomed the Centre’s decision to award capital punishment for those who rape girls below 12 years. Police should respond immediately in sexual abuse cases, collect scientific evidences and ensure that the perpetrators are punished,” the Mahila Commission Chairperson said. The State and Central governments should take steps to set up mahila police stations at the mandal level and establish more Forensic Science Laboratories (FSLs) for speedy investigation of rape cases, Ms Rajakumari said. Police should take measures to install CCTVs in villages and step up vigil on criminals to prevent violence against women, she said..