Panel to instil confidence among rape survivors: Pramila Naidu

Hubballi: State Women’s Commission chairperson R Pramila Naidu has said a committee would be formed at district-level soon to prevent rape victims from taking extreme steps like suicide.
Pramila said on Thursday that rape victims are committing suicide after the crime and panel would try to instil confidence among the victims.
Expressing grief over the incident at Begur in Dharwad district, in which a minor rape victim committed suicide, she said.“It is a very unfortunate incident. It hurt us a lot. Victims should fight against the atrocities and get justice. Many rape victims have successfully fought and rebuild their life.”
“Parents of the victims have a bigger role in such incidents. They should instil courage in the victim and bring the horrific incidents to the notice of police immediately. Facilities have already been made for an immediate medical check-up, counselling from psychiatrists at hospitals for victims,” she said.
Pramila said one-stop centres have been opened to provide legal and medical help to rape victims. An awareness programme would be conducted using the help of child development and protection officer and ASHA workers to prevent violence on women and protect them, she added.
Pramila also expressed concern over increase in the number of domestic violence cases during the Covid induced lockdown.