Student body protests Delhi student's alleged rape, citing safety lapses

Protest Erupts Over Delhi Student's Alleged Rape

In protest against the unfortunate incident of molestation of an 11th-grade student on a sleeper bus in Delhi, the student organisation DSO (Democratic Students' Organisation) staged a strong protest at PG College in Guna.

The country is witnessing a continuous rise in incidents of rape and gang rape against women and girls, but the government has failed to take effective action against these crimes.

Shubham Rao, President of the College Committee, stated that despite strict safety regulations for public and private passenger buses enacted after the 2012 Nirbhaya case, they remain largely on paper.

Rao expressed concern that the sleeper bus involved in the inhumane incident with the student travelled for 47 kilometers with curtains on its windows, violating regulations. There was no checking or stopping at any checkpoint during this time.

Concerns Over Rising Crime and Neglected Safety

The DSO College Committee attributed the growing crimes to the promotion of alcohol, drugs, and obscenity. They alleged that instead of curbing these, the government is actively promoting alcohol, evidenced by the proliferation of liquor stores.

Citing the opening of a new liquor store in Guna as an example, they argued that this demonstrates the government's indifference to the safety of women and girls.

Failures in Educational Institutions

The organisation also voiced concerns about the increasing incidents of molestation and rape of female students in educational institutions. They pointed out that such incidents have occurred multiple times previously at Guna PG College.

DSO had previously submitted memorandums and protested to the district and college administrations, advocating for the deployment of 'Nirbhaya Vans' around educational institutions. However, no positive action has been taken by the administration.

The lack of effective steps by the college administration regarding the increasing infiltration of anti-social elements on campus suggests they may be awaiting a major incident.