Mamata demands ‘stringent’ law against rapes in letter to PM Modi

In a letter addressed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has called for stringent legislation to deal with rape cases and completion of trial within 15 days among other things. Excerpts of the letter have been shared by chief advisor to Banerjee, Alapan Bandyopadhyay

Here is what the letter says:

“Respected Prime Minister, I wish to bring to your kind attention the regular and increasing occurrence of rape cases throughout the country and in many cases rapes with murder are committed according to the available data, it is horrifying to see that almost 90 cases of rapes occur daily throughout the country. This shakes the confidence and conscience of the society and the nation. It is bounden duty for all of us to put an end to it so that the women feel safe and secure. Such serious and sensitive issue needs to be addressed in a comprehensive manner through stringent central legislation prescribing exemplary punishment against the persons involved in such dastardly crimes. Setting up of fast-track special courts for speedy trials in such cases should also be considered in the proposed legislation to ensure quick justice. Trial in such cases should preferably be completed within 15 days."