West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee condemns media trials in rape cases, calls for swift justice under POCSO Act and capital punishment.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has called for an end to media trials in rape cases, citing their potential to obstruct investigations. This statement followed the tragic rape and murder of a 10-year-old girl in Kultali. Banerjee directed police to register the case under the POCSO Act and demanded capital punishment for the offenders within three months, emphasizing that crime transcends color, caste, or religion.

October 06, 2024
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