The West Bengal Assembly has recently passed 'Aparajita' Bill, marking a significant step in the fight against sexual violence. Named in response to the tragic rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical Centre, this legislation is a pioneering move by West Bengal, making it the first state to amend central laws related to sexual offenses. The bill introduces several critical reforms, including stricter penalties for rape, enhanced protection for survivors, and expedited judicial processes to ensure faster justice. It also establishes special fast-track courts dedicated to handling such cases. The West Bengal government, led by Mamata Banerjee, convened a special 2-day session to accelerate the bill's passage in response to widespread protests and public outrage. This initiative aims to address the growing demand for more robust measures against sexual crimes and to provide a stronger legal framework for the protection of women. Watch video to know all about Aparajita Bill passed by West Bengal government.
04 September,2024 05:33 PM IST
Amid the ongoing protests in West Bengal over the rape and murder of a junior doctor at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, another case involving the alleged molestation of a minor girl in North 24 Parganas’s Madhyamgram has come has come to light. The minor girl's father said, "My daughter was going to the shop from home...He (accused) took my daughter to the shop and molested her. We did not see this, the person next to us told us that this was done to my daughter...When I asked my daughter about this, she said that this was done to her by beating and scaring her. I called the Panchayat member and he told us that the accused would be punished but he went to the accused's house and started supporting him...An FIR has been registered. The accused was caught at 4 am, he is in custody. We want the person who did this to my 9-year-old daughter to get the harshest punishment."
02 September,2024 11:05 AM IST
Following recent clashes at Bhatpara, two individuals with bullet injuries to the head were admitted to Manipal Hospitals Broadway at around 11:30 am, where they are currently under close supervision in the ICU. This incident occurred amidst allegations from BJP leader Priyangu Pandey, who claimed that TMC supporters attacked his car with bombs and gunfire. Former BJP MP Arjun Singh suggested that there was a deliberate plan to kill Pandey. In response to escalating tensions, the BJP organized a 12-hour 'Bengal Bandh' on August 28 to protest against the Mamata Banerjee government. This Bengal bandh followed a chaotic Nabanna protest where police used lathi charges and tear gas on demonstrators. The West Bengal police also detained several BJP workers during the bandh as tensions between the BJP and TMC continue to rise.
28 August,2024 05:10 PM IST
On August 27, the West Bengal Governor criticized Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, accusing her government of defying a Supreme Court order. The same day, Kolkata Police clashed with protesters during the Nabanna March, which was organized to demand justice for a trainee doctor raped and murdered at RG Kar Medical College. The protest turned chaotic as demonstrators broke through barricades, resulting in violent confrontations with the police. The authorities responded with tear gas, water cannons, and lath-charges to disperse the crowd. This aggressive response further escalated tensions, as protesters expressed their outrage over the crime. The situation highlighted growing unrest and dissatisfaction with the state’s handling of both the criminal case and the broader issues of governance.
28 August,2024 05:06 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
