The Fact News Service
New Delhi, September 21
The recent alleged assault and sexual abuse of an Army officer’s fiancée inside a Bhubaneswar police station has sparked nationwide outrage and political turmoil. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has pledged that the culprits will face “exemplary punishment,” emphasizing a zero-tolerance policy toward violence against women. The Crime Branch has been tasked with a swift investigation, with a report expected soon.
Opposition leaders, including Congress’s Rahul Gandhi and former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, have condemned the incident, highlighting its implications for law and order in India. Gandhi criticized the BJP government for allowing crimes against women to escalate, while Patnaik called for a full judicial inquiry, describing the police’s treatment of the victims as shocking.
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and former Union minister V K Singh also voiced their concerns, with Singh demanding immediate action against the police personnel involved. Meanwhile, the Army’s General Officer Commanding has sought the intervention of the Orissa High Court, asserting that the dignity of both the officer and his fiancée has been grossly violated.
As this situation unfolds, the call for accountability and justice for the victims resonates strongly across the political spectrum, reflecting a growing demand for change in how authorities handle crimes against women.
