STRICT MEASURES TAKEN TO BRING CULPRITS TO BOOK

Ever since its formation, the Yogi government seems determined to not spare any one found involved in crime against women and the statistics are testimony of this fact. While five accused of rape have been hanged, others in 193 similar cases are serving life sentences. Besides, the government has also given strong defense on the basis of which the punishment was handed to culprits in 721 cases.

The Nirbhaya Fund, set up by the government of India to fix the safety and security of women and girls in eight cities, includes the state capital Lucknow. Along with this, deployment of anti-romeo squad across the state, deployment of women cops in plain clothes, UP 112, Pink Patrolling, Pink Booths at main intersections, women help desk at police stations and other similar steps taken by the government clearly indicates its stand on the issue of women safety, security and dignity.