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New Indian Express
2 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
How legal reforms under Modi redefined women's safety
In 2012, the brutal Nirbhaya incident shocked the conscience of the nation. It also exposed the deep fissures in India's legal and administrative framework for women's safety. Inadequate policing, slow judicial response, outdated laws, and near-total absence of survivor support systems painted a bleak picture. By 2014, India stood at a crossroads. Public outrage was loud, but the legal machinery remained sluggish. Fast-track courts were a concept, not a reality. There were no one-stop solutions and centres, no national women's helplines, no forensic support to fast-track investigation, and no dedicated funds to support such measures. Women's issues were viewed as social concerns and national priorities. Modi Era: From Protection to Structural Empowerment Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Government of India has undertaken a paradigm shift—from a fragmented response to a mission-mode approach anchored in legal reform, institutional delivery, and dignity for every woman over the last 11 years of governance. Legal Safety as National Commitment The government initiated the establishment of Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs) nationwide, and today, 745 such courts are operational, including 404 that exclusively deal with cases under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. In contrast to 2014, when One Stop Centres were non-existent, more than 820 districts now have fully functional OSCs providing legal assistance, police intervention, shelter, and counselling under one roof to any distressed women affected by violence.
Time of India
03-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
AI-based system to alert dozy drivers in govt buses
Chennai: To curb accidents caused by inattentive driving, Tamil Nadu will soon install Driver Monitoring Systems (DMS) in 500 public buses under a 2 crore contract. The system detects warning signs such as sleepiness, distraction, and cognitive fatigue by analysing subtle facial and behavioural patterns. Each device combines an infrared camera, mounted on the A-pillar, dashboard, or windshield, a high-speed image processor, and a sensor-based electronic control unit (ECU) that tracks gaze, eyelid movement, and head tilt in real time. The setup identifies early indicators—slow blink rates, yawns, drooping posture—without relying on ambient light, thanks to an IR range of up to three metres, said Shyamala, Director, Institute of Road Transport, which will oversee the installation likely to be completed by the end of this year. The control unit uses machine learning (a field within AI) to detect brief inattention and signs of fatigue or intoxication, triggering audio or visual alerts based on head droops or unfocused gaze. In parallel with the deployment of DMS, the state transport department will also equip govt buses with 360-degree camera surveillance systems. Each bus will get four cameras—mounted at the front, rear, and sides—to ensure full coverage of the interior and surrounding traffic for enhanced security. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Video is captured at 1080p resolution and logged to internal memory and can assist in resolving accident disputes or passenger complaints. Officials say the system can also assist police in identifying whether suspects crossed paths with a bus during its route, aiding investigations with time-stamped footage. However, activists point out that maintenance has been a persistent issue. "Several older CCTV units installed under the Nirbhaya fund remain non-functional, with no effort from depots to repair or replace them," said S Kamal, a transportation activist. The new low-floor buses lack pre-installed cameras.
Hans India
27-05-2025
- Hans India
Bengaluru traffic woes: Govt announces resumption of towing illegally parked vehicles
Bengaluru: The Karnataka government on Tuesday announced that the system of towing vehicles parked in no-parking zones - stopped in February 2022 after widespread complaints - will be resumed in Bengaluru in a bid to mitigate the city's traffic woes. Home Minister G. Parameshwara, addressing reporters after conducting a progress review meeting at the office of the Bengaluru City Police Commissioner, announced the decision, which was taken at a recent cabinet meeting. "Vehicles are being parked indiscriminately, causing disruption to traffic. We must put an end to this. The towing system will be reintroduced. Department staff and vehicles will be used for towing operations. Several steps will be taken in coordination with the Bengaluru civic agency to resolve the traffic issues," he said. 'All necessary measures will be taken to find a permanent solution to the traffic problems in Bengaluru city," he said. "Heavy rainfall has worsened the situation in the city. There are 19 critical congestion points, with 8 locations facing severe traffic issues. A permanent solution is necessary. If the police department and the Bengaluru civic agency work together, the issue can be resolved. I have instructed the city police to submit a report to the government regarding traffic issues. A meeting will be convened with the Chief Minister, Deputy Chief Minister, and Transport Minister to discuss the matter," Parameshwara said. He also mentioned that instructions have been issued to collect information on foreigners residing in the city, which will also help in identifying illegal immigrants. Parameshwara further said that they had brought the drug menace under control, but there are still reports from the public about drug availability in the city. Stricter measures will be taken to curb drug activities, and any police officials found negligent in this matter will be held accountable, he said. Measures have been taken to ensure the safety of women and children. Under the Nirbhaya scheme, 9,000 cameras have been installed and safety islands have been established, the minister said. "According to the Safe City report, Bengaluru is considered a safe city. The Bengaluru City Police will not rest on these achievements but will work even more effectively," he said. He warned that any involvement of police officials and personnel in real estate scams and dealings with brokers will not be tolerated. If any such involvement is found, strict and immediate action will be taken without hesitation, he instructed the city Police Commissioner. "A new programme, titled 'Police at Every Home', will be implemented across the state. Police personnel will interact with the public, address grievances, and offer help. They will also visit schools and colleges, participate in parent-teacher meetings, and raise awareness about the harmful effects of drugs, traffic rules, and legal rights. The police beat system will also be strengthened and made more effective," Parameshwara highlighted. "There are about 15,000 vacancies in the Police Department, and they will be filled. Already, 545 PSI (Police Sub-Inspector) trainees are undergoing training. Results for 402 PSIs are pending and will be released soon. Out of this, 219 PSIs will be assigned to Bengaluru city," he stated. In-Charge State Director General and Inspector General of Police M.A. Saleem, Bengaluru City Police Commissioner B. Dayananda, Additional Police Commissioners Ramesh Banoth and Vikash Kumar Vikash, Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic) M.N. Anucheth, Joint Commissioner of Police (CCB) Chandragupta, and DCPs of all divisions were present at the meeting.
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Time of India
Nirbhaya like horror returns: Tribal woman gang-raped & brutalised in Madhya Pradesh, dies
45-year-old tribal woman died after a brutal gangrape INDORE: In a rerun of the Nirbhaya horror, a tribal woman was gangraped and tortured so brutally that she died on Saturday afternoon. Savaged with a wooden object or a rod, her intestines were protruding when she was found bleeding, unconscious, and taking her last breaths in a village in Khandwa on Saturday afternoon. Two men, who were the last to be seen with her, have been arrested, said DIG Siddharth Bahuguna, adding: "The accused had tortured the woman and damaged her private parts." The blood-curdling crime took place in a village in Khalwa region, around 50km from the district headquarters and 170km from Indore. The woman, a 45-year-old mother of two, had set out to attend a wedding in the village on Friday night. "After the wedding celebration, she set out on Friday night to drop off a female relative along with one of the accused, Hari, at a nearby field, just half a kilometre from her home. When she didn't return that night, her family assumed she had stayed back with them. The woman went to Hari's home where they consumed alcohol along with co-accused Sunil," said ASP Raghuwanshi. According to police, Hari's mother claimed that they were sleeping inside their home on Friday night. On Saturday morning, when she woke up, she heard someone whimpering and stepped out to see who it was. To her horror, she saw the woman in agony, bleeding and barely able to hold herself up. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo She said she was feeling dizzy and asked in a faint whisper if she could lie down. The next moment, she collapsed in the courtyard, unconscious. The neighbour called the woman's family members. "They took her to their home but did not take her to hospital although she was bleeding excessively. She died around 1:30-2pm after which the family members dialled 100 and informed police. The body was taken to a hospital for post-mortem examination," said ASP Raghuwanshi. Preliminary medical examination revealed she had been brutalised with a sharp or hard object and suffered terrible internal injuries. Gang-raped tribal woman's body sent to hosp in tractor Additional SP Rajesh Raghuwanshi said, "A short post-mortem report has confirmed grievous internal trauma to the private parts. Based on this, a case of gang rape and murder has been registered against Hari Palvi, 40, and Sunil Korku, 30, residents of the same village who work as labourers." One of the doctors on the post-mortem panel told TOI on condition of anonymity, "The woman had suffered vaginal tear in a way that her intestinal contents had come out. She had suffered heavy blood loss due to intestinal bleeding. Her uterus and bladder were intact but the pouch containing the uterus was ripped. It is suspected that a hard object like a rod or a stick was used. Marks of dragging and scratches were also found on the body. " Family members told police that the woman briefly regained consciousness and told them, "Something terrible has happened to me, I will not survive. Sunil and Hari did this." Her son said they were initially unaware of the extent of her injuries. It was only when his wife checked on her that they realized she was bleeding profusely from her private parts. After some time, she gasped and died. Her body was transported to hospital on a tractor. According to the family, the woman was carrying Rs 20,000 - savings handed to her by her younger son and daughter who had recently returned from Goa, where they work with a road construction company. The family suspects that along with the brutal assault, she may have been robbed as well. (The victim's identity has not been revealed to protect her privacy as per Supreme Court directives on cases related to sexual assault)
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Time of India
Gang-raped & tortured, 45-year-old tribal woman bleeds to death in MP
INDORE: A 45-year-old tribal mother of two died after being allegedly gangraped and brutalised in a village of Madhya Pradesh's Khandwa, leaving her so badly injured that her intestines were protruding when she was found Saturday afternoon bleeding and unconscious. Two men last seen with the victim have been arrested, DIG Siddharth Bahuguna said. The savage assault, reminiscent of 2012 Nirbhaya gangrape and murder, took place in a village around 170km from Indore after the woman returned from a wedding late Friday with one of the suspects, identified as Hari Palvi. "After the wedding, she and Hari escorted a woman relative till her village. When she didn't return home that night, her family assumed she had stayed back. We suspect the woman went to Hari's house, where they had some drinks with another suspect, Sunil Korku," said ASP Rajesh Raghuwanshi. Investigators quoted Hari's mother as saying she woke up to sounds of someone whimpering in the courtyard and stepped out to find the victim bleeding and in pain. She then collapsed, briefly regaining consciousness once before passing out again. A neighbour called the woman's family and they took her home, barely half a kilometre away, instead of a doctor. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo She died between 1.30pm and 2pm, after which police were informed, Raghuwanshi said. Postmortem revealed that the victim had been brutalised with a sharp, hard object that caused fatal internal injuries. "The preliminary postmortem report confirms grievous trauma that ripped internal organs. Based on this, a case of gangrape and murder was registered against Hari (40) and Sunil (30), both labourers from the same village," the ASP said. According to the family, the woman was carrying Rs 20,000 - savings handed to her by her younger son and daughter, who had recently returned from Goa after a working stint with a road construction company there. The family suspects she may have been robbed before being sexually assaulted and tortured. Sources said scratches and signs of the woman being dragged through the ground were found on the body. "Something terrible has happened to me, I will not survive. Sunil and Hari did this," the woman was quoted as telling her family when she regained consciousness for a bit.
