'Rape cases in Bengal rising due to ..': Governor Bose lashes out at Mamata government

The Governor stressed the need for decisive action against perpetrators, asserting that such measures would be crucial in curbing heinous crimes.

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose, on Saturday, lashed out at the state government, claiming that a lack of timely action has led to an alarming increase in rape cases. His remarks were made in the wake of public outrage surrounding the alleged rape and murder of a 10-year-old girl in the Jaynagar area of South 24 Parganas district.

Bose stated, "The cases of rape are increasing because of the absence of timely action. The inept handling of the rape and murder that took place at RG Kar Medical College by the West Bengal government is acting as a fillip to similar gruesome incidents being repeated in the state. The West Bengal government should realise that a stitch in time saves nine", reported PTI.

He further lamented the prevailing culture of violence in the state, saying, "Under the present government in Bengal, there seems to be no cure for violence. That’s queer."

The Governor stressed the need for decisive action against perpetrators, asserting that such measures would be crucial in curbing heinous crimes. "Otherwise, it will amount to encouraging rape and violence in the state. This does not bring credit to anybody down the line. It’s high time that the state government understood the eternal truth that prevention is better than cure," he added.

Tensions flared locally after the minor's body was discovered, leading to residents torching a police outpost and vandalising vehicles in the area. In response to the incident, police reported the arrest of one individual connected to the rape and murder case.

(With inputs from agencies)