A case of Rape of Women Prisoners in Nimika Jail , Haryana

 Wed, Oct 9, 2013 at 12:10 PM

DG (Prison) Report's Loopholes Highlighted by NHRC

After a complaint filed by Ravi Nitesh of Mission Bhartiyam (a youth organization), regarding 'rape of two women prisoners in Nimika Jail of Haryana by Dy. Superintendent of Jail' and where the National Human Rights Commission registered a case on his appeal vide case no 3396/7/3/2013, a report was asked by commission from DG (Prison), Haryana. The complainant Ravi Nitesh reported to commission about sexual exploitation of women prisoners and after their complaints with a judicial magistrate who was on an official visit to jail, women were later beaten by jail officials. 

In his report to commission, DG (Prison) , Haryana sent a report on 09th July 2013 informed that inquiry by Addl. IG Prison, Haryana was conducted and found that allegations are false, however the report doesn't rule out the possibility of beating of women prisoner by women warden. The report says that all allegation regarding sexual abuse or social and physical exploitation were found false. DG Prison also informed in their report that a FIR was also registered vide FIR no 139 dated 14.05.2013 at PS Ballabhgarh. NHRC received the copy of FIR and report and found serious loopholes such as:

1. Report does not show that statements of alleged victims were recorded during inquiry of Addl. IG Prison, Haryana and no copy of any such statement is enclosed with report.

2. Medical examination report , if any, is not enclosed in report. 

Commission again sent notice and directed to DG (Prison), Haryana to file their reply with availability of these documents within four weeks. Complainant will also receive a copy of report for the comments. In his complaint, complainant sought for legal action by commission against the Dy Superintendent Prison and Legal, Medical and Psychological assistance to victims. 

Link to NHRC Action : http://nhrc.nic.in/display.asp?fno=3396/7/3/2013-AR 

Sincerely:

Ravi Nitesh, New Delhi (INDIA)

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G M S Kahlon added on Thu, Oct 10, 2013 at 12:47 AM

In Enquiry Report of this case it is mentioned that Mobile Charger was found from one of victim. Where I am surprised that there were no mobile phones in year 1991 as the date of incident. please note this blunder

We will not continue to tolerate sexual violence

Sun, Dec 30, 2012 at 12:43 PM
We have a long fight ahead. But we will win

Photo courtesy Facebook

Dear Rector,
Yesterday was a sad day as we woke up to the heartbreaking news of the death of the 23-year-old medical student who was subject to a brutal gang rape, beaten and then dumped on the road on the night of December 16. 
Today, we share the same feelings of sorrow, hopelessness, anger and frustration. Yet, I believe that while this is a time for grief, this is also a time for action. This is a time to say: enough. 
Our petition has gathered over 88,000 signatures. It is important to make every voice count and to send a strong message that we will not continue to tolerate sexual violence against women. 
Tomorrow, at 10 am, I am going to the office of Justice J.S. Verma who is the head of a three-person committee that will submit its findings and recommendations on issues of safety of women. I will be submitting our petition with all the signatures (yes, all 2,700+ pages!). 

It is important to keep this campaign going. I am writing to you once again to request you to sign this petition and forward this email to your friends and family.

The Justice Verma Commission is accepting submissions until January 5. We don't have a lot of time. If you would like to make additional suggestions, please leave a comment as 'reasons for signing this petition'. I will be collecting all the comments and submitting them to the committee.

We have a long fight ahead. But we will win. 

With warm regards,

Namita Bhandare via Change.org
A letter from Namita Bhandare 
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An open debate on violence against women at Ldh

Sat, Dec 22, 2012 at 11:26 AM
A bill must be passed in parliament at earliest
such crimes are generally committed by the well connected people

LUDHIANA, 21 December 2012:A comprehensive strategy has to be evolved through administrative, socio political and judicial measures to combat the inhuman menace of violence against women. This was the consensus arrived at after open debate on violence against women organized by the All India Working Women Forum (AITUC), Punjab Istri Sabha and Bharat Jan Vigyan Jatha Ludhiana today at Shaheed Karnail Singh Isru Bhawan Ludhiana. Dr Narjit Kaur –Convener of the forum said that it was heartbreaking and sobering to read the morning papers and realise how low we have fallen as a society and as human beings. A group of drunk middle aged men raped a young physiotherapist and brutally assaulted her and her boyfriend. Even if the girl survives her physical injuries, the mental scars she bears may not be erased for a lifetime. What sort of wicked and depraved men they must be to so casually and easily rob the joy and health of a harmless young girl at the threshold of womanhood and life and reduce her and her family to utter despair?

Mrs.Gurcharan Kochar – President Punjab Istri Sabha Ludhiana cautioned that it brings us to the urgent question of what needs to be done to prevent more of our daughters being deprived of their happiness, esteem, health and often, their lives. To act strongly and firmly. The female foeticide, honour killings and discrimination against the girl child are a reflection of  gender bias prevailing in the society. This needs to be condemned  and corrected.

Dr Arun Mitra – General Secretary Bharat Jan Vigyan Jatha said that such crimes are generally committed by the well connected people who feel that they will go scot free after committing the crime. The economic gaps which have increased in the last about two decades have further marginalized the already deprived section of the society who have become more vulnerable to violence.

The meeting proposed following measures to meet the situation.

1.      All concerned men and women holding any position of authority and whose voice can be heard  by many, should publicly express their outrage and concern.

2.      A bill must be passed in parliament at the earliest wherein the outcome of rape cases must be decided within 45 days by a fast track court. Strong punishment must be meted out to the rapist and he must be publicly humiliated.

3.      Police reforms must be undertaken immediately. Political intervention in the police must stop.  If any police station refuses to register a complaint of rape, there must be a strong and well -defined punishment for the concerned officer.

4.      Laws in relation to sexual harassment at workplace should be enacted in consultation with women orgnaisations.


There should be one page devoted in the daily newspapers to women’s safety. This page should exclusively list crimes against women. Detailed identities and addresses of culprits involved, photographs and daily progress on brutal cases (ie who has been apprehended as yet, what punishment has been given etc)

5.      All employers should make their own  workplaces  as safe as possible for women.

6.      There should be several options for safe travel for women including exclusive buses and taxis, train compartments and plenty of well-lit public toilets. These should have female staff manning them as well.

7.      All parents, when rearing  their children, should place a very strong emphasis on not letting them use violence. Gentleness must be inculcated from the start in boys especially.

8.      All schools should make self- defence, especially for girls , a mandatory part of the curriculum.

Others who spoke at the meeting include Maj. Sher Singh Aulukh – President BJVJ, M.S.Bhatia – Organising Secretary BJVJ, Jit Kumar – General Secretary Punjab Istri Sabha Ludhiana, D.P.Maur – General Secretary Joint Council of Trade Unions Ludhiana.  
 An open debate on violence against women at Ldh