Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:20am on 03 Aug 2025,Sunday India
Controversy erupted in Ahmedabad after posters warning women to "stay home to avoid rape or gang rape" appeared across the city with alleged backing from the traffic police. These posters, placed in areas like Sola and Chandlodia, cautioned against attending late-night parties or venturing into isolated spots, sparking widespread outrage for promoting victim-blaming and reinforcing patriarchal norms. The Ahmedabad police swiftly disassociated themselves from the campaign, stating the posters were created without official consent by the NGO Satarkta. Senior officials, including DCP Neeta Desai, condemned the messaging, ordered their removal, and initiated an investigation into the unauthorized display.
