Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, whose administration has been harshly criticized for the gang rape and murder of a 20-year-old Dalit woman in Hathras, as well as for the handling of the case by UP Police, he tweeted on Friday to state that his government was “compromised.” to the safety, protection and development of all mothers and sisters. “
“Those who even think of harming mothers and daughters in UP, their destruction is assured. They will receive such punishment that it will be an example for the future. The UP government is committed to the safety and development of all mothers and sisters.” it is our commitment and promise, “wrote the Chief Minister in Hindi.
On Thursday he spoke to the young woman’s family via video call, promising “strict measures against the accused and all possible help (compensation of Rs 25 lakh, a house and a government job for a family member)” .
Yogi Adityanath’s remarks come amid concerted pressure on his government for a series of horrific crimes against women; Just in the days after the Hathras tragedy, which occurred on September 14, the state reported at least two other assaults and alleged rapes, one of them against an 11-year-old girl.
Bhim’s army chief Chandrashekhar Azad, who today demanded answers from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and earlier told NDTV “don’t expect justice in Uttar Pradesh”, has been among the most vocal of those critics. On Thursday he demanded the president’s rule in the state, citing “failure of the constitutional machinery.
The Hathras young woman’s family has alleged multiple lapses by UP Police throughout the case, including failing to add a rape charge against the four defendants, all from so-called upper castes, until a formal statement was made.
The police also unleashed outrage after rushing to incinerate the woman’s body at 2.30 in the morning, after allegedly locking her family in their homes and preventing them from saying goodbye.
A disturbing sequence of images showed the family arguing with policemen, female relatives throwing themselves on the hood of the ambulance carrying the body, and a mother crying helplessly as the policemen insisted on taking her daughter directly to cremation, not allowing her one last look. .
Amid mounting outrage, the Hathras police claimed that the cremation was carried out with the consent of the family and that some members were present. It turned out to be an uncle, not his parents, who they called and was shown the cremation.
Police have also been criticized for mistreating opposition leaders who seek to visit Hathras and speak with the woman’s family.
The Allahabad High Court has heard the case and has summoned senior government and police officials. In its notification, the court said the matter was of “immense public importance … it involves an accusation of arrogance by state authorities, resulting in a violation of fundamental and human rights.”
Amid all the outrage, Yogi Adityanath also said that a three-member panel was established to investigate the crime and a report is expected within a week.
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