Uttarakhand erupts in protest CM Trivendra Singh Rawat says will nab rapists soon

  • | Tuesday | 21st August, 2018

We have already said that Uttarakhand would bring a law to hang child rapists and the Union Cabinet has also cleared a law to punish rapists of minors with life in jail or death. The state government must take immediate measures to keep bad elements from entering these places.” Pooja Chauhan, district head, Uttarakhand Bharatiya Chhatra Sangthan, said, “We want security cover for the family as both parents are severely handicapped and have another daughter. DEHRADUN: Candle marches and protests were held across Uttarakhand on Monday to protest the brutal gang-rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl in Uttarkashi even as chief minister Trivendra Singh Rawat said that the culprits would be caught soon and awarded suitable punishment.“We are very close to nabbing the accused. We will implement this soon,” the CM said.Various vyapar mandals in Chinyalisaud, Pithoragarh and Chamoli kept the market and schools closed on Monday seeking death penalty for the culprits.Meanwhile, students from MKP College, Dehradun, demanded immediate compensation for the family of the victim.

DEHRADUN: Candle marches and protests were held across Uttarakhand on Monday to protest the brutal gang-rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl in Uttarkashi even as chief minister Trivendra Singh Rawat said that the culprits would be caught soon and awarded suitable punishment.“We are very close to nabbing the accused. We have already said that Uttarakhand would bring a law to hang child rapists and the Union Cabinet has also cleared a law to punish rapists of minors with life in jail or death. We will implement this soon,” the CM said.Various vyapar mandals in Chinyalisaud, Pithoragarh and Chamoli kept the market and schools closed on Monday seeking death penalty for the culprits.Meanwhile, students from MKP College, Dehradun, demanded immediate compensation for the family of the victim. Pooja Chauhan, district head, Uttarakhand Bharatiya Chhatra Sangthan, said, “We want security cover for the family as both parents are severely handicapped and have another daughter. The government should rehabilitate the family.”Himla Dangwal from Himalaya Paryavaran Shiksha Sansthan, Matli village, Uttarkashi, where a candle march was held, said, “The rising incidents of rape in Uttarakhand are the result of the failure of the government.”Jagmohan Singh Negi, president, Uttarakhand Rajya-Andolankari Manch, said, “The hills of Uttarakhand have lost their peace and tranquillity. The state government must take immediate measures to keep bad elements from entering these places.”

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