The Home Minister of Karnataka, G Parameshwara, recently responded to a question on a molestation case with a statement that seemed to downplay the crime. He mentioned, 'Such incidents happen here and there in big cities.' This remark has sparked criticism about the government's approach to women’s safety.
He further commented that such occurrences are frequent in urban areas and assured that legal action would be taken according to the law. He also instructed his Commissioner to increase beat patrolling.
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The molestation incident occurred on April 3, 2025, in BTM Layout and was captured on CCTV. The footage shows a man following two women, eventually grabbing and molesting one before fleeing the scene.
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Past Remarks Continue to Surface...
This isn’t the first time a senior leader in Karnataka has made a controversial statement regarding crimes against women. In January, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stirred a debate following a gang rape incident near Bengaluru's KR Market.
A 37-year-old woman accused two men of sexual assault and robbery. The accused were arrested, and FIRs were filed, but the controversy arose when Siddaramaiah questioned, 'Were there no rapes during the BJP's tenure?' He emphasized that while rape should not occur and women should be safe, society will always have negative elements.
Opposition leaders heavily criticized the Chief Minister's statement, with BJP MLA Ashwath Narayan calling it a 'shameful justification.'
