I am really shocked that physical and sexual crimes against young children and women are still recurring! Govt. should mix and match the following measures. If needed it ought to amend the laws to Implement and expedite them.
1. There should be quick courts in most cities as in Britain which deal with the Offences and crimes within a few days or few weeks when there are CCTVs and witnesses evidence, criminals are already caught in committing crimes.
In the case of Mumbai Attack 26th Nov 08, Kasab was kept in prison for nearly two years wasting tax payers' crores of rupees, also it looks silly sending evidence to Pakistan which itself planned it!
2. If child under 16 commits serious crime, there should be Penalty of say Rs. 2000 or more as per severity, so parents will be involved. If above age of 16 , he should compensate the Victim.
3. Once serious crime committed, his name should be put on school or college notice board, not allowed to hide his face, also put in newspapers or TVs, and database. This will deter criminals.
4. Criminals should be treated harshly. If sentenced, in prison they should be given hard task, make it uncomfortable to sleep and live there, but not like holiday home, otherwise they will repeat the same crime in future.
5. All crimes whether they are theft, robbery, physical abuse, murder, or even terrorism must be recorded in Govt. Database. As in Britain in Bharat to person with court conviction should find it hard in getting any employment, house, life or car insurance or even personal loan.
6. There should be a policewomen squad of say five in each city to give harsh corporal punishment at some public place like Ramlila Medan.
I am sure these measures will have some definite positive effect!!!
Upendra Kapadia
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