Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday assured exemplary action against the perpetrators of the June 15 gangrape case, involving a 20-year-old student at Gopalpur sea beach.
Strongly condemning the incident, the CM described it as ghastly act and a crime against humanity. He asserted that no culprit involved in this incident will be spared, and his government will ensure strictest punishment permissible under the law for them. Individuals directly or indirectly linked to the incident would be brought to justice, he added.
Meanwhile, the National Commission for Women (NCW) on Tuesday sought an action taken report (ATR) from the Odisha government within three days in connection with the alleged gangrape of a 20-year-old undergraduate student at Gopalpur sea beach.
Taking suo motu cognizance of the incident, NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar also wrote to Odisha DGP Y B Khurania, urging him to ensure immediate arrest of the remaining accused. The commission has also called for a swift and time-bound investigation, free medical and psychological support for the survivor.
It has also directed the state Government to ensure appropriate compensation under Section 396 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNSS) Act.
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