We Have To Protest To Even Register An FIR?: Rahul Gandhi On Badlapur Case

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi criticized the police’s inaction regarding the recent sexual assault case in Badlapur, stating, “more efforts are made to hide crime than to provide justice.” He emphasized that the initial steps to ensure justice for the two assaulted girls were not taken until public protests erupted demanding action.

In a tweet, Gandhi questioned whether citizens now need to protest just to register an FIR and expressed concern over the difficulties victims face when approaching police stations. He remarked that the current situation reflects a troubling trend where the rights of women and marginalized groups are overlooked.

The incident has sparked significant outrage, particularly as the police registered the FIR 12 hours after the families of the victims filed their complaints. Gandhi’s comments come in the context of broader criticism directed at the Mahayuti government in Maharashtra for its delayed response to the incident. He highlighted that the failure to file an FIR not only disheartens victims but also emboldens criminals.