The Delhi gang-rape case will be tried on fast-track basis and action will be taken if lapses are found on part of the police, Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde told the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday while promising steps for ensuring safety of women.
Replying to an impromptu discussion on Sunday’s incident, Mr Shinde said he agreed with the views expressed by members and promised to take necessary steps to ensure safety of women in Delhi.
He said four persons out of the six accused have already been arrested and further investigations are on.
On the safety of women, Mr Shinde said a special task force headed by the Home Secretary will be constituted to look into suggestions made by members in this regard.
He said all roads will be covered by PCR vans at night and specific routes used by women working in BPOs and call centres will be identified for increased patrolling by police.
Mr Shinde said Delhi Police has issued orders to BPOs and other organisations to ensure that their women staff working in evening shifts are dropped at their doorstep. Besides, three helpline services for women would be launched.
He also mentioned that a Criminal Law Amendment Bill for dealing with sexual offences has already been introduced in Lok Sabha which seeks to enhance punishment for such crimes.
“I will inquire into this case. I shall take action,” he assured the House when members questioned him as to what action had been taken by the Home Ministry so far against Delhi Police personnel in this particular case.
