Ludhiana gang rape issue rocks Punjab assembly
Team Udayavani, Feb 13, 2019, 9:51 AM IST
Chandigarh: The Ludhiana gang rape incident rocked the Punjab assembly on Wednesday with the opposition alleging that the law and order situation in the state had deteriorated under the Congress government.
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh assured the House that he would request the chief justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court to set up a fast track court to bring the accused to justice.
On Saturday, a 21 year old woman was gang raped in Ludhiana and three of the six accused in the case have been arrested. During the Zero Hour, AAP MLA Sarabjit Kaur Manuke raised the Ludhiana gang rape issue.
AAP MLA H S Phoolka while describing it as a “serious matter” sought assurance from Singh to adopt zero-tolerance towards such a henious crime.
Shiromani Akali Dal and AAP members alleged that the law and order situation had deteriorated in Punjab under the present government.
Insisting that the law and order situation had been maintained effectively during the last two years of his government, the chief minister said three of the six persons involved in gang-rape incident had been arrested.
The remaining three will be nabbed soon, Singh informed the House.
He assured the House that he would urge the the chief justice to set up fast track court and hold its proceedings on a day-to-day basis.
Singh said he was ready for a debate in the House on the law and order situation.
The AAP and SAD-BJP also raised the issue of lathicharge against teachers in Patiala on Sunday.
SAD and BJP MLAs walked out of the House over the issue of lathicharge on teachers that led several people injured.
Later, AAP MLAs, barring rebel legislators in the party and Phoolka, staged a walk out on the teachers and Ludhiana gang rape issues.
Udayavani is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel and stay updated with the latest news.
Top News
Related Articles More
Akhilesh Yadav accuses BJP of job losses and employment failure
Religious harmony threatened by Congress and supporters, claims Adityanath
Lok Sabha Polls 2024: Congress suspends Surat candidate Kumbhani, whose nomination form was rejected
Sibal criticizes EC for not issuing notice to Modi, terms it ‘powerless entity’
SC verdict on EVM a vindication of our faith in institutions: PM Modi in Bihar rallies
MUST WATCH
Latest Additions
Lok Sabha 2024: Tribal hamlet of Banjarumale in Belthangady records 100% voter turnout
Padubidri: Speeding car collides with electric pole, one dead
Bantwal: Man injured in stabbing incident
Akhilesh Yadav accuses BJP of job losses and employment failure
Mangaluru: Pavoor Uliya residents overcome obstacles, reach polling stations by boat