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LATEST NEWS UPDATES | Hang accused minor, Nirbhaya family says -Himanshi Dhawan

Hang accused minor, Nirbhaya family says -Himanshi Dhawan

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published Published on Mar 9, 2013   modified Modified on Mar 9, 2013
-The Times of India

An evening dedicated to her 'fighting spirit' filled with lavish praise and thunderous applause ended in disappointment for Nirbhaya's family. The family invited to accept an award on behalf of Nirbhaya had hoped to appeal to President PranabMukherjee to hang the juvenile accused in the December 16 gang rape case. However, they did not get a chance to do so.

The President on Friday gave away the Rani Lakshimibai Stree Shakti Puraskar to the "spirit of Nirbhaya" on the occasion of International Women's Day at Vigyan Bhawan. Speaking after the award ceremony Nirbhaya's brother said, "We wanted to appeal to Rashtrapatiji to hang the juvenile who is accused in the case. But we didn't get a chance to speak to him." He said that the award did not matter. "What matters is justice, not awards," he added.

A disturbed father said, "I will only find peace when I see all six accused hanged. We have no complaint against anyone except that the juvenile should not be let off. Hamesha kaha jaata hai ki kanoon ke haath bade hote hai...kanoon ka kya fayda, agar insaaf nahi mile, aise kanoon ko badla jana chahiye samay aur paristhithi ka dhyaan rakhte hue (We are always told that the law is strong but laws are pointless if we don't get justice. The law must be changed with changing times and circumstances)"

Nirbhaya's mother clad in a simple blue sari and a black and red shawl could barely keep her composure as she walked up on stage to receive the award. She later said, "I just want to tell all girls to keep their eyes and ears open....this should not happen to anyone. I hope the government listens to us and does not let the juvenile go after what he has done to my daughter."

When asked what would happen if the juvenile was not hanged Nirbhaya's brother said, "We will protest...everyone will protest and we will be with them."

The award has been instituted by the ministry of women and child development to felicitate exceptional achievement in women. In a departure from the past the award was given posthumously to Nirbhaya. Speaking on the occasion, President Mukherjee called Nirbhaya a 'true hero' who fought till the very last minute for her dignity and her life.

He said, "She is a true hero and symbolizes the best in Indian youth and women. Her sad demise should not be in vain. We must do everything possible to ensure that such an incident never happens again. We as a society must work towards changing negative perceptions about women. Women should be provided a safe, secure and congenial environment in which their talents can flower and they can contribute their full share in the building of our nation. Our history, traditions, religions and cultural values as well as the Constitution demand nothing less."

The Times of India, 9 March, 2013, http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Hang-accused-minor-Nirbhaya-family-says/articleshow/18872127.cms


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