Delhi cab rape exposes alarming negligence about women safety

From: Media Cell AAP  Sun, 7 Dec '14 5:18p

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 Sunday (December 7) 

The shocking incident of rape of a young woman in a cab on Friday night exposes the alarming situation about lack of women safety in the national capital.

The shameful incident brings back the horrific memories of the Nirbhaya episode almost two years back and reminds the country about the harsh truth that nothing seems to have changed on the ground despite widespread outrage across the country.

The latest incident raises serious questions about the inefficiency of Delhi Police, particularly the traffic police and the wrong priorities of the unresponsive Delhi administration.

The Aam Aadmi Party wants to know from the BJP’s central government, particularly union home minister Mr Rajnath Singh, whose ministry is controlling Delhi through the backdoor, what steps are being taken to ensure women safety in the national capital ?

The central government also needs to explain whether accountability will be fixed in this case so that such shameful incidents are not repeated since the facts are too glaring to be ignored.

The facts that have out in the public domain so far like that no verification was done before the accused driver was hired by the cab company, the cab was without a GPS system and the driver could tamper with other gadgets to destroy evidence – all prove unpardonable  negligence of the cab company and expose the dangers to which passengers hiring such cabs are exposed.

Women';s security is one of the most pressing issues before the people of Delhi. The Aam Aadmi Party is of the considered view that following steps need to be immediately taken to address this extremely crucial issue :

1. Delhi should be free of Darkspots : Street lights need to be installed and made functional in all streets of the capital and all pavements.

2. Suraksha Button on every Mobile Phone with emergency connectivity with Delhi Police via Wifi.

3. CCTVs in Buses and Bus Shelters. Deter and stop crime in every form of public transport.

4. Bus Marshals on every bus. Zero tolerance against molestation, eve teasing and violence against women.

5.  Ensuring Last mile connectivity by expanding grameen sewa services, shared auto rickshaw services and e-rickshaw services through delimitation and fixed routes

6.   2,00,000 (two lakh) toilets for women with 50,000 toilets in public spaces and 1.5 lakh toilets in slums. 

7.  Swift and effective Justice in Crimes Against Women. More Fast track courts required.

8.  Women’s Security Force required. Delhi’s 12,000 New Delhi Home Guard and Civil Defence Force should be utilised.

 

The latest incident has yet again shown the need for these steps. Not only does the Aam Aadmi Party reaffirm its commitment to these promises, but also demands that all political parties in Delhi put forth their agenda and concrete plan for ensuring that Delhi is a safe city for women. (ENDS)