Hyderabad Gang Rape & Murder
The recent rape and murder of lady in Hyderabad evoked extreme passions all over the country and rightly so. This horrendous incidence should never have taken place if the security paradigm was efficient and on toes. Anyway this was preceded by many such ghastly incidences where the women were the sufferers, and some even lost their lives.
Crime & Our Attitude
In case of all such happenings there is lot of hue and cry in the aftermath. But like a receding tempest a bout of amnesia occurs and everything is soon forgotten...and then another jolt reawakens but then too nothing happens. We continue to trudge on the same path without any lessons learn't and requisite changes made. We are sleep walking?
Keeping in mind the complexity of law nevertheless there should be a high conviction rate of people involved in criminal acts.
The Accused
The recent rape and murder of lady in Hyderabad evoked extreme passions all over the country and rightly so. This horrendous incidence should never have taken place if the security paradigm was efficient and on toes. Anyway this was preceded by many such ghastly incidences where the women were the sufferers, and some even lost their lives.
Crime & Our Attitude
In case of all such happenings there is lot of hue and cry in the aftermath. But like a receding tempest a bout of amnesia occurs and everything is soon forgotten...and then another jolt reawakens but then too nothing happens. We continue to trudge on the same path without any lessons learn't and requisite changes made. We are sleep walking?
Keeping in mind the complexity of law nevertheless there should be a high conviction rate of people involved in criminal acts.
The Accused
Those involved seemed to be illiterate, impoverished and under the influence of alcohol. But this impression does not justify crime anyway. To rape and kill a hapless lady in such brutal manner is a dreadful act no human should commit...and unpardonable.
Our Society
We can blame the society and social mores as well. But societal paradigm takes ages to change and is an evolutionary process shaped by contemporary lifestyles of the masses and the education systems prevailing at all rungs. At the best our dispensations use a ban rather then seeking alternative remedies and tools. So what is the remedy?
Should we place additional security where women could be vulnerable?
Should we increase the range of Mahila Police? And induct more?
That we should fetch paramount changes in the justice system is evident. We should strenghen our internal security is also evident. But there many other innervating factors within.
But the major impact that will reduce crime in the country would be delivered by the judiciary and law and order mechanism. Both at the present circumstances do not discourage or impede crimes in India at all.
I am not a legal expert but is judiciary and law and order mechanism still steeped in the archaic? Shaped perhaps during the Raj, the system calls for rapid transformation into the contemporary and the prevailing conditions in the country.
Our Society
We can blame the society and social mores as well. But societal paradigm takes ages to change and is an evolutionary process shaped by contemporary lifestyles of the masses and the education systems prevailing at all rungs. At the best our dispensations use a ban rather then seeking alternative remedies and tools. So what is the remedy?
Should we place additional security where women could be vulnerable?
Should we increase the range of Mahila Police? And induct more?
That we should fetch paramount changes in the justice system is evident. We should strenghen our internal security is also evident. But there many other innervating factors within.
But the major impact that will reduce crime in the country would be delivered by the judiciary and law and order mechanism. Both at the present circumstances do not discourage or impede crimes in India at all.
I am not a legal expert but is judiciary and law and order mechanism still steeped in the archaic? Shaped perhaps during the Raj, the system calls for rapid transformation into the contemporary and the prevailing conditions in the country.
The consequent encounter that followed (in self defense) by police killed the criminals was lauded by one and all. Convinced that the the accused had committed this gory crime and had no right to life thereafter.
But have we given a thought further regarding misuse of policing power?
The unfortunate victim has been delivered justice and may her soul rest in peace. No one should undergo such suffering.
But have we given a thought further regarding misuse of policing power?
The unfortunate victim has been delivered justice and may her soul rest in peace. No one should undergo such suffering.
But this event speaks loads about how justice is imparted in India, and raises questions in the mind of the commons regarding the systems that prevail.
The easy availability of bail and indefinitely procrastinated legal process is an encouragement to those with propensity to commit crimes. The legal proceedings are further complicated by the connivance of the investigation agencies at least those who are corrupt. We should also take into account the bending of law or complete denial and twisting of evidence due to the influence of the powerful and wealthy. We are completely aware regarding these maladies.
Reducing corruption in our police force and investigation bodies will fetch in a dramatic change in crime landscape.
But speaking about institutional corruption a lot many of us the people are also steeped deep into it. It has sort of become an inherent characteristic of many. A lot of us look for easy way out, and whence seeking short cuts do not hesitate to grease palms. Not all corrupt instances are forced upon public.
We need to say No! First!
The possibility of early bail is a common knowledge, and hence does not deter a criminal act. In our country bail spells literally freedom forever albeit this is not always the case.
Who will step forward in this country to ameliorate injustice by plugging the lacunae and fortifying the systems at fast pace only time will tell? Certainly not the squabbling politicians and the lethargic management.
Till then seek mercy from the Divine? Jai Hind!
Reducing corruption in our police force and investigation bodies will fetch in a dramatic change in crime landscape.
But speaking about institutional corruption a lot many of us the people are also steeped deep into it. It has sort of become an inherent characteristic of many. A lot of us look for easy way out, and whence seeking short cuts do not hesitate to grease palms. Not all corrupt instances are forced upon public.
We need to say No! First!
The possibility of early bail is a common knowledge, and hence does not deter a criminal act. In our country bail spells literally freedom forever albeit this is not always the case.
Who will step forward in this country to ameliorate injustice by plugging the lacunae and fortifying the systems at fast pace only time will tell? Certainly not the squabbling politicians and the lethargic management.
Till then seek mercy from the Divine? Jai Hind!
