Rahul, Priyanka, Gen VK Singh Demand Strict Action Against Culprits Involved in Assault On Army Officer, Fiancé
Bhubaneswar: Reacting to the brutal assault on an Army officer and molestation of his fiancée at Bharatpur police station in Bhubaneswar on September 15, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday raised questions on the law and order situation in the country.
He termed the incident shameful and alleged that such incidents of crime against women have increased in BJP-ruled states.
In a post on X, the Leader of Oposition in the Lok Sabha wrote, “The terrible incident that took place in Odisha has raised serious questions on the law and order situation of the country. An army officer, who went to seek police help, was brutally beaten and his fiance was tortured in custody. This abominable incident is shameful for the entire humanity.”
“Incidents of crime against women have completely got out of control under the BJP government. When injustice flourishes and finds shelter within the government system itself, then from whom should the common citizen expect help,” he added.
Rahul Gandhi demanded exemplary punishment against the culprits involved in the heinous act.
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi in a post on X wrote, “The entire country is shocked over the brutality and sexual violence police meted out to the fiancée of an army officer who had gone to seek help from the police in Odisha.”
“The BJP governments across the country are working on the policy of turning the police from protectors to predators. In BJP governments, the criminal attitude of the police towards crimes against women actually flourishes due to the patronage of those in power,” she alleged.
Former Central minister and ex-general of the Indian Army, VK Singh urged the Chief Minister of Odisha Mohan Charan Majhi to take immediate action against the cops behind the unfortunate incident.
“Everyone Must listen to Ankita Pradhan, Fiancée of Army officer, Daughter of Rtd Army Officer- What happened to her in PS Bharatpur in #Odisha is shameful and horrendous. @CMO_Odisha should take immediate action against the police personnel and all who are trying to shield the criminals in police uniform,” Singh wrote on his ‘X’ account.
