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BJP Mahila Morcha Seeks Action Over Telangana Crimes Against Women
The BJP Mahila Morcha asked Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla to take action over crimes against women.
The group said the state government has not done enough to protect women.
It cited 24,945 cases involving women, including rape and sexual assault cases.
The delegation discussed the alleged rape and murder of a tribal nurse in Tukkuguda.
It requested a fast-track court, the death penalty for the accused, financial help for the victim's family, and a government job for a relative.
The group also raised an alleged attack on the elderly mother of a BJP leader.
It said police had not filed a formal case despite a complaint and CCTV evidence.
The article does not include a response from the Telangana government or police.
The BJP Mahila Morcha submitted a memorandum to Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Friday.
The delegation alleged that crimes against women have nearly doubled under the Congress government.
It cited 24,945 cases, including 5,940 sexual assaults and 2,945 rape cases.
The group demanded a fast-track trial and death penalty for the accused in the Tukkuguda case.
It also alleged that the mother of Nalgonda BJP president Dr Nagam Varshith Reddy was assaulted and that police did not register an FIR.
- Who
- The BJP Mahila Morcha, led by state president Dr Mekala Shilpa Reddy, submitted the memorandum to Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla.
- What
- The group demanded stricter action over alleged crimes against women and criticized the Telangana government's handling of law and order.
- Where
- The complaints concern Telangana, including Tukkuguda and Nalgonda.
- When
- The memorandum was submitted on Friday; the Tukkuguda incident was cited as occurring on August 28.
- Why
- The BJP Mahila Morcha cited rising reported crimes against women and alleged police inaction in specific cases.
Key facts
- Reported cases cited
- 24,945 cases involving women
- Sexual assault cases cited
- 5,940
- Rape cases cited
- 2,945
- Tukkuguda victim
- A tribal nurse who was allegedly raped and murdered
- Tukkuguda accused
- Mohammed Sanaulla Khan
- Compensation demanded
- ₹1 crore for the victim's family
- Other demand
- A government job for the victim's mother or brother
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