National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) member Priyank Kanoongo expressed deep anguish over the gang rape of a 20-year-old college student in Coimbatore.
Kanoongo held the tamil Nadu government responsible for failing to ensure women’s safety.
He questioned, “How many more Nirbhayas will it take for governments to ensure women's safety?”
Describing the crime as heartbreaking, he called it a complete failure on the state government’s part to protect citizens.
Parallels with the Nirbhaya Case
Kanoongo highlighted that the coimbatore incident reminded the nation of the Nirbhaya case in Delhi, which led to nationwide protests for justice and stronger legal frameworks for women’s safety.
He emphasized that despite these measures, girls in tamil Nadu are still unsafe, showing a lapse in government responsibility.
Kanoongo stated that ensuring daughters’ safety and security should be a top priority for the government.
Incident Details
The 20-year-old student was reportedly with a male friend near coimbatore airport on sunday evening.
Three men allegedly attacked them:
Smashed the car window
Assaulted her friend
Abducted and took her to a deserted area where the gang rape occurred
The attack happened around 11 pm, and the survivor was rescued the following morning.
Police Action
Coimbatore police have formed seven teams to locate the accused.
The survivor is receiving treatment at a private hospital, while her companion is at coimbatore Medical college Hospital (CMCH).
Authorities confirmed that the police investigation is ongoing.
NHRC’s Message
Kanoongo urged the government to take immediate action to prevent further incidents.
The statement serves as a wake-up call that legal reforms alone are insufficient without effective implementation and citizen protection.
The NHRC stresses that government accountability is critical in ensuring women's safety across India.
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