Manisha Valmiki from Hathras, Uttar Pradesh was gang-raped and murdered by four men.
A 19-year-old girl from Hathras was gang-raped and murdered brutally and later succumbed to her injuries. Manisha Valmiki, along with her family, was working in a field when she was dragged out and tortured by four men.
Her brother gave a statement to the news channel and shared that their family went looking for her and found her unconscious. The girl was brutally injured and was admitted to AIIMS Delhi where she died. Her attackers were arrested.
The news spread and UP minister, Siddharth Nath Singh commented. Here is what he had to say:
The incident is very saddening. Our government stands with the victim’s family. Investigation started immediately and four accused have been arrested. Strict action will be taken. Law will take its own course: Siddharth Nath Singh, state Minister on #Hathras rape incident. pic.twitter.com/74jSlIns7V
— The Times Of India (@timesofindia) September 29, 2020
Many celebrities stepped up and amplified the news, bringing it to the attention of more people. Here are the tweets:
Angry & Frustrated!Such brutality in #Hathras gangrape.When will this stop?Our laws & their enforcement must be so strict that the mere thought of punishment makes rapists shudder with fear!Hang the culprits.Raise ur voice to safeguard daughters & sisters-its the least we can do
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) September 29, 2020
💔 Sad sad day. How much longer can this be allowed to go on .. #Hathras
— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) September 29, 2020
The culprits of this brutality & horrific crime should be hanged in public. #Hathras https://t.co/KHCnLqtGOh
— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) September 29, 2020
Shoot these rapists publicly, what is the solution to these gang rapes that are growing in numbers every year? What a sad and shameful day for this country. Shame on us we failed our daughters #RIPManishaValmiki
— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) September 29, 2020
Another gangrape, another #nirbhaya it will not stop until accused are burned alive in public, there can be no mercy for such henious crime. How can this not make you angry. #JusticeForManisha #Hathras
— meera chopra (@MeerraChopra) September 29, 2020
From Nirbhaya to Hyderabad and now Hathras, nothing has changed.
The brutality of these crimes, the sheer monstrosity…our girls are dying at the hands of monsters.
Fast track courts, Nirbhaya fund, is anything working? Time to introspect. #StopThisShame #Hathras
— Zeba Warsi (@Zebaism) September 29, 2020
There is a need for establishing stricter laws for rape cases as women in our country continue to suffer due to this brutality. The number of rape cases has continuously increased in India and there has been no improvement so far.
