New Delhi, Aug 16 (EFE).- The release of 11 prisoners convicted of raping a Muslim woman during religious riots in India, despite them being sentenced to life terms, on Tuesday trigger outrage in the country, with politicians and activists condemning the lenience shown towards these crimes. The 11, convicted for the gang-rape of Bilkis Bano …
11 Hindu men given life sentences for raping a Muslim woman in 2002 and killing seven of her family have been released from prison. The rape took place during riots in Gujarat state, led at the time by Narendra Modi.
Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 76th Independence Day, Prime Minister Modi urged people to pledge not to do anything that lowers the dignity of women, adding that a mentality to insult them in speeches and behaviour has crept in.
Independence Day 2022: The PM added that a mentality to insult them in speech and conduct has crept in among the citizens. This, however, left the opposition parties questioned and activists questioning the on-ground implementation of policies for women.