Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:31am on 15 Aug 2024,Thursday India
In his Independence Day address from the Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the urgency of instilling fear through the strictest punishment for crimes against women. He acknowledged public outrage over the brutal rape and murder of a 31-year-old doctor in Kolkata and called for speedy investigations and harsh penalties to restore public trust. Modi stressed that such punishments should be widely discussed to deter potential offenders. His remarks come as nationwide protests demand justice for the victim. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has also urged swift action from the CBI.
