BHUBANESWAR:
The State Progressive Women Forum (SPWF) members demanded high level Crime
Branch inquiry into the case of attempt to rape and murder of Kendrapada
block’s Ghagra Panchayat Sarpanch Banajini Parida. They have written a letter to
the Chief Minister in this regard.
The supporters and workers of
SPWF came in a procession from Ram Mandir square and sat in dharna in front of
the Redcross Bhavan here demanding action against Nikirai IIC and stringent
action against culprits who attempted to rape and murder of the lady Sarpanch
on December 25 last year.
The SPWF members alleged that the
Nikirai IIC disregarded the Supreme Court’s decision and purposefully omitted
the attempt to rape and murder offences and other grave offences. They also
demanded initiation of a disciplinary proceeding by suspending the IIC for her
conduct contrary to the Police Order No-301/2005 for Establishment of Mahila
and Sishu Desk showing scant regard for the protection honour and dignity of a
woman.
Following the incident, the SPWF
members approached the Home Ministry for necessary investigation and made
allegation against IIC for her illegal conduct. The Ministry then directed the
Director General and Inspector General of police on January 9 to inquire over
the matter and furnish the same within seven days, said SPWF president Mamata
Samantray, adding, “But seven days have already passed and no action has been
taken against the local IIC.”
The lady Sarpanch along with other
Sarpanchs of her area sat in dharna here demanding justice. “If the State
Government doesn’t take any appropriate step into the matter, they would
continue their dharna and agitation,” said Samantray.
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