Former Maharashtra Home Minister Calls for Urgent Implementation of Shakti Act Following Pune Murders
Pune rape-murders: Ex-home minister Deshmukh slams govt, demands implementation of Shakti Act
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Anil Deshmukh, former home minister of Maharashtra and leader of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), has demanded the immediate implementation of the Shakti Act after the rape and murder of two minors in Pune district. He criticized both the state and central governments for failing to address rising crimes against women and children.
- 01Anil Deshmukh calls for the implementation of the Shakti Act, which mandates the death penalty for heinous crimes against minors.
- 02Recent cases of rape and murder of minors in Pune district have raised serious concerns about law enforcement.
- 03Deshmukh accuses the government of evading responsibility for rising crime rates.
- 04The Shakti Act is pending final approval from the central government despite being passed by the state legislature.
- 05Deshmukh urges for fast-track trials for the accused in the recent cases to ensure justice.
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Anil Deshmukh (former home minister of Maharashtra) has publicly criticized the state and central governments for their inaction regarding the rising incidents of violence against women and children, particularly following the brutal rape and murder of two minors in Pune district. Addressing a press conference, Deshmukh highlighted the need for the immediate implementation of the Shakti Act, which prescribes the death penalty for such heinous crimes. He pointed out that the law, passed during his tenure under the Maha Vikas Aghadi government, is still awaiting final approval from the central government. Deshmukh expressed his outrage over the recent incidents, including the tragic case of a three-and-a-half-year-old girl in Nasrapur, and emphasized that the lack of swift justice undermines public confidence in law enforcement. He called for fast-track trials for the accused and urged political unity to prioritize the safety of women and children in Maharashtra. Deshmukh's comments come amid growing public outrage and protests demanding accountability and justice.
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The implementation of the Shakti Act could lead to quicker justice for victims of heinous crimes, potentially deterring future offenses and improving public safety.
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