MP: Dalit Girl Gang-Raped in Sagar, Women’s Congress Protest Against Administrative Inaction

The victim’s family and various community groups accuse the police and administration of trying to suppress the case, demanding swift and decisive action against the culprits.

Ankit Pachauri

Sagar- In a shocking incident in Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh, a young Dalit girl was reportedly gang-raped in a tribal boys’ hostel. The perpetrators allegedly lured the girl into the hostel, where they assaulted her in turn. The incident has sparked outrage, with serious concerns over the slow response from both the police and the administration.

Although a case has been registered and two suspects have been arrested, the sluggish pace of the investigation and the silence of authorities have fueled anger among locals.

The crime, which occurred on Sunday, has drawn widespread condemnation. The victim’s family and various community groups accuse the police and administration of trying to suppress the case, demanding swift and decisive action against the culprits.

Women’s Congress Stages Protest

In response to the perceived inaction, the Women’s Congress, led by its state president Vibha Patel, held a large-scale protest. A strong protest that took place on Thursday in front of the Sagar Collectorate office, saw a significant turnout of women demanding justice for the victim.

Vibha Patel emphasized that this is not just an isolated incident involving a Dalit girl, but a symbol of the larger issue of caste and gender-based violence prevalent in society. She affirmed the Women’s Congress’ commitment to giving a strong voice to the issue, in light of administrative inaction and the slow pace of the police investigation. During the protest, a memorandum was submitted to the Collector, demanding strict action against the perpetrators.

The Women’s Congress has vowed to lead a movement against the injustice prevailing in society.

Courtesy : The Mooknayak

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