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Friday, May 13, 2005

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Protest against rising rape cases

Staff Reporter

Social activists term Delhi as the `Rape Capital'

NEW DELHI: Outraged at the increasing number of rape cases in the Capital, social activists from various organisations have called for a joint protest demonstration on Friday.

Labelling Delhi as the "Rape Capital", social activists from organisations like the Delhi unit of the All-India Democratic Womens' Association, Centre of Indian Trade Unions, Students' Federation of India and Democratic Youth Federation of India have placed the blamed on Delhi police and Union Government.

Criticising the Home Ministry for "confining itself to ritual expressions of regret at such crimes", the activists have listed a series of demands that would be raised during that protest demonstration.

The demands include immediate suspension of the "policemen responsible for the criminal delay" in the recent incident involving a Delhi University student.

They have also asked that police stations and officers to be made accountable for such crimes taking place in areas under them.

"Any laxity on their part in dealing with crimes against women must invite disciplinary action against them," said a press release issued by them.

The demands include that the police must ensure regular patrolling and prompt response to reports of such incidents and all efforts should be made to apprehend the accused at the earliest. They have also asked for the most stringent punishment for the accused.

Finally, they have also said that the Home Ministry must regularly monitor performance of the Delhi police in dealing with crimes against women and ensure the safety of women in the Capital.

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