January 08, 2017 11:23 am | Updated November 28, 2021 10:11 pm IST
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah addresses a press conference. File photo
Stating that safety of women in the State was his government's top priority, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on the second day of the Pravasi Divas on Sunday said that the State government has taken seriously the incidents of assault on women reported in Bengaluru recently.
“Ensuring safety of women has been the topmost priority of the government. Efforts are being made to improve conviction rate in cases related to assault on women,” he said.
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