Rising Rape Cases In India Draws World-Wide Criticism

 In the recent few weeks rape cases in India has risen at an alarming rate. The true scale of  crime rise highlighted by the media reflects the deteriorating law and order situation.

The Badaun district case where two teen-aged girls were raped and then murdered has attracted world-wide flak. The worst part is the negative and defensive attitude of the government responsible for the law and order maintenance. Instead of accepting the government machinery failure the Samajwadi party leaders are offering loose statements that are only weakening their stand.

The rising rape cases clearly depict the worsening situation of women in our country. The UN secretary Ban Ki Moon recently stated that he is totally appalled by the gruesome rape and murder of teen-aged girls in India. He stressed, “violence against women is peace and security issue. Nation must respond on all fronts and achieve full equality for all women”.He also clearly dismissed the destructive and irresponsible attitude of the SP government that gave statements like “boys will be boys”.

The unfortunate incident engulfed the two girls when they ventured out to relieve themselves as they had no access to toilets. What a horrendous situation is that? First you fail to provide the basic amenities to your people and then when they fall prey to some destructive minds, you simply shrug off your responsibility.

The criminals are not only those who dare to break the law of land and commit a crime but also those responsible heads who instead of taking stern action against such crimes give loose statements like “boys will be boys” and “Google and look for many more rape cases, why target UP?” Is this the right attitude of any responsible government? Isn’t it upright for a government to accept its loopholes and show sensitivity and alertness in solving such issues.

Such unfortunate incidents are very disturbing and more disturbing are the lame and defensive attitude of the government, the guardian of the state. The current situation calls to join the outcry against sexual violence. No country, no state can progress where the women are unsafe and subjected to such assaults.

Time and now there has been demand for strict laws against rape cases. Every time  the brutality of such an incident is brought to light, there is a massive hue and cry. All the state machinery and respective heads seem to get highly responsive but then gradually their alertness and responsiveness subsides. This finally results in bolstering the mindsets of rapists and more cases keep on striking the headlines.

When will things fix? Who will do it? Isn’t the first step be taken by the respective governments. Let them come forward with a strong and bold attitude, ready to take heads on with such crimes. Let the perverted minds (who have no respect for women) be filled with fear of dire consequences. Let no accused go scot free. Let no one violate the human rights of every individual woman. Lets fight against the degraded minds and work towards gender equality.

A society where every woman enjoys her basic human rights,  a society where the government machinery is most vigilant, a society where criminals are defenseless. I dream of such a society in my country, my India.