Dehradun Rape Case: Shockwaves Amid Nationwide Protests for Women’s Safety
Prabal Tripathi
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Dehradun Rape Case
A tragic incident occurred in Dehradun on Tuesday evening when a minor girl from Punjab was allegedly gang-raped on a public bus at the city’s inter-state bus terminus (ISBT) after her arrival from Moradabad. The authorities promptly registered a case, and a roadways employee has been taken into custody for questioning as part of the ongoing investigation.
This shocking incident has heightened concerns about women’s safety across the nation. It comes on the heels of another distressing case that has already sparked widespread protests and public outrage: the rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor in Kolkata.
The medic, who was found dead at a medical college on August 9, was revealed by autopsy to have been raped before being murdered while on duty.
This case has led to nationwide strikes by doctors, who are demanding justice for their colleague and calling for the implementation of a central law to ensure the safety of medical professionals.
The Dehradun case, happening amid such an already tense atmosphere, underscores the urgent need for stronger protective measures and more effective law enforcement to safeguard women and vulnerable individuals across the country.
The latest crime data reports that over 31,000 rape cases were documented across India in 2021, highlighting the persistent and pervasive issue of sexual violence that continues to plague the nation.
