ISLAMABAD: Some men molested and beat up a Muslim girl, a physiotherapist by profession, in the middle of a street in Ujjain city, Madhya Pradesh, India, in yet another incident of violence against women.
The harrowing incident occurred on Friday evening when the girl was returning home after duty, sparking massive outrage among locals and government officials from the Muslim community.
According to the report, the police detained two men involved in the attack, but a video shared by Madhya Pradesh Congress on Twitter showed the victim accusing five people of assaulting her. She claims that one of the attackers mentions having influence over the police, and his mother was also involve in the matter.
A large number of locals, including Noori Khan, a female member of the MP Congress and the state’s minorities rights body, surrounded a police station. They submitted a memorandum to the SP demanding strict action against the accused and the demolition of their houses.
Meanwhile, the victim, hospitalizes for injuries sustained in the attack. recounted that a man named Hitesh Badwaya intercepted her. Pull her dupatta, and when she objected, his aide held her hands while both men started beating her.
Noori Khan visited the hospital to inquire after the victim and demand justice. And the arrest of the assailants, as shown in the video shared by MP Congress. The victim mentioned that the attackers also beat a man who attempted to help her. The suspects falsely claimed that the man who came to her rescue was her brother. Alleging they attacked her due to an enmity with him.
The victim expressed her frustration, stating that despite numerous witnesses. Neither the media nor the police were taking action to bring her justice. This incident follows the shocking Manipur incident. Where two women were gang-raped and paraded naked by a group of men. Leading to condemnation from global leaders and public outrage.
Notably, significant action against the culprits of the Manipur incident has not been taken. Leading to criticism of the Narendra Modi-led government of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in India. For its failure to curb violence against women.
