This is another case of on going saga on the rape cases.  This 17-years old was raped by two boys by offering her a drink which was mixed with intoxicated substance.  This sounds like a pre-planned act on the part of these criminals.  After reading these news about the sub-human behavior of male vs. female, one wonders how many more females have to face this type of degrading treatment before the judicial system tighten its noose around the neck of such criminals.  These rape cases in India are propping up like mushrooms.  It seems like no one in authority cares about doing anything to stop this societal menace.  This writer has a firm belief that inaction about this matter will lead to catastrophic societal consequences.  The leaders at the center and at the state levels ought to devote all their resources to curb this menace before it gets out of hand.  When I say 'out of hand', it is not a far fetched statement.  The situation is almost there.  Therefore, the pressure is on the political leaders, cops and the community workers to solve this riddle and, in my opinion, the only solution to this enigma is to enact a tough anti-rapist law with no ambiguities.  Attorneys should not have any room to wiggle through the wording to find loopholes in this law.  THE WHOLE WORLD IS WATCHING WHAT THE INDIAN LEADERS DO IN THIS MATTER.

Here is another addition to the on going saga of rapists.  This Congressman in Assam raped a mother of two children.  Even though he was humiliated in open by the local residents, it is not an adequate punishment for such criminals.  Country needs a law which will be applicable and adhered to by all the states of India to eradicate this menace.  Women need equal and full respect in the society.  These type of criminals and even supporters of these criminals should be brought to justice without wasting any more time.  May be special courts need to be established across the country just to hear the rape cases so that they can be disposed of quickly.  As we know, there are so many such cases languishing in the Indian courts which need to be resolved urgently with a severe punishment.  The idea of awarding harsh/severe sentence is to set an example for the future criminals who might be contemplating repeating the same crime.  In the opinion of this writer, no rapist, once proven, should be given less than a life imprisonment without parole.  During the imprisonment, they ought to be required to work hard labor, and this principal needs to be applicable to all such prisoners irrespective of their party affiliation,  gender, caste, creed and a status in the society.  Any recommendation or support from any one for such criminals needs to be highlighted so that the whole country becomes aware of people who have a soft corner in their heart for such crimes.  IT IS THE DEMAND OF TIME THAT THE INDIAN GOVERNMENT TAKES AN  OWNERSHIP OF THIS ISSUE AND DO SOMETHING CONCRETE TO ERADICATE THIS MENACE FROM THE INDIAN TERRITORY.

This type of heinous crime ought to be handled with a severe punishment.  These criminals treated a female mercilessly and, in my opinion, they should be paid in the same coin.  Death penalty being asked by the prosecutor is justified.  Mr. Throor, one of the state ministers has very rightly suggested to name the pending anti-rape law after the name of the victim, if there is no objection from her parents.  I am astonished to see the picture of one of the culprits whose face is hidden behind a mask.  It is not fair.  The faces of all these culprits should be shown to the whole world and then hang them in public to set a precedence for future criminals who might be contemplating repeating the same crime.  Also, it will help the incumbent government to expedite this case and award the death penalty to all culprits- including the juvenile.  Age should not have any consideration in this matter.  Once the anti-rape law is enacted, it should apply to all rapists irrespective of their age, caste, creed, party affiliation and a status in the society.  IT IS A HIGH TIME FOR THE GOVERNMENT TO BECOME PROACTIVE BY ENACTING A SEVERE ANTI-RAPE LAW TO PROTECT THE FABRIC OF A CIVILIZED SOCIETY.

Recently, an Iranian government took a right decision in hanging the rapists in public to teach others a lesson who might be contemplating repeating the same mistake.  It is very important for the judicial system to enforce severe punishment for this type of heinous crimes.  A country can fall if societal problems are not handled at the outset with heavy handed.  What happened in India recently - a Delhi gang raped incident - deserves the same treatment.  India ought to learn a lesson from the decision of an Iranian government and bring those culprits to books without wasting too much time.  Yes, the victim is being treated in Singapore, but the Indian government does not have to wait for her release from the Elizabeth Hospital before the culprits are punished.  This is the right opportunity to quiet the protesters and establish a guideline for the future criminals.  Those culprits should be hanged in public without any hesitation.  Yes, it sounds cruel, but that is the only way to save the fabric of a civilized society.  IS THERE ANY LEADER IN INDIA WILLING TO MAKE A LAW 'HANG TILL DEATH' FOR THE RAPISTS?

The comments made by the CEO of NRA the other day sounded so baseless, foolish and selfish that makes one wonder the height of stupidity.  He suggested to depute police officer in each school to control the loss of innocent lives in this country.  However, he is forgetting that like schools, there are so many other soft targets where these crazy fellows with an access to guns can create mayhem at random.  How many other soft targets this CEO has in mind to protect by deputing police officers?  It serves no purpose to list all those instances where innocent lives were lost due to an easy access to guns.  People die in this country every day due to an easy availability of guns.  When he suggests to depute police officer at each school, is he trying to sell more guns?  To overcome this issue, the only answer is to ban guns.  Majority of people in this country understand the importance of pursuing what the forefathers have written in the Constitution.  However, firstly the timings when the Constitution was written were different- not too much crazyness and societal problems existed in this country and secondly, the economic structure and family values had different setting.  May be it is an appropriate time to look into the Provisions of our Constitution.  If people keep killing others at random and the country goes astray, what good is that piece of paper?  Another sad story is that this CEO has started a campaign to deport Piers Morgan of CNN because he on his show emphasized control of guns.  How stupid this campaign is?  This writer is a firm believer of banning all sorts of guns in this country.  Guns ought to be only in the hands of Government officials who are supposed to protect the citizens and no one else.  Private individuals do not need guns.  We understand the lobbying of NRA.  But those who are receiving bribes from NRA might one day become victim of these same guns they are supporting to sell.
IT MAY BE TOO LATE THEN - JUST THINK GUYS.

Discussing the issue of Mumbai attack with Pakistan with the hope that the culprits will be punished is a waste of time for the simple reason that Pakistan cann't punish its own established jihadis whom they use against India.  Instead India needs to be firm in dealing with Pakistan whether it is an issuance of visa, business or other issues at the United Nations.  Pakistan does not deserve to be treated with friendly gloves.  Pakistan is sounding little bit amenable in its rhetoric due to its deteriorating fiscal and overall weaker position in the world forums.  As far as Kashmir issue is concerned, it is an excuse on the part of Pakistani government to divert the attention of Pakistanis from its dismal economic picture and also to appease the Jihadi establishments.  We know that even the Kashmiris in  the POK area have expressed their opinion against becoming part of Pakistan.  We also know that Pakistan cannot control the existing territory, then one wonders the rationale of aspiring to acquire new lands.  Baluchis do not want to be part of Pakistan, Sindhis and other minority communities would like to migrate to some other destinations at heartbeat, Karachi is burning on a daily basis- thanks to Jihadis, there is no law and order situation in Pakistan and Judiciary has no saying in the operation of the governmental activities.  So one wonders the purpose of repeating the slogan of acquiring Kashmir.  Pakistan does not have the fiscal and military power along with the will of local Kashmiris to manage Kashmir.  It is, therefore an appropriate time for Pakistan to stop using Kashmir  as an excuse in the way of improving relations between India and Pakistan and rather divert its limited resources towards the welfare of its citizens viz-a-viz education, improvement of infrastructure and manufacturing operations.  ARE THE LEADERS OF PAKISTAN SENSIBLE ENOUGH TO THINK ABOUT THE WELFARE OF ITS CITIZENS, FAILING WHICH THE DOOMS DAY IS NOT TOO FAR FOR PAKISTAN.

It is a well known fact that the plight of non-Muslim minorities - Hindus, Christians and Sindis etc. in Pakistan is very sad, but to note a miserable treatment of Shites in Pakistan in the hands of Sunnis is equally shameful.The social and political trends being witnessed by the world in Pakistan lead one to infer that the country is gearing towards introducing laws promulgated in the Sharia.  Lack of enforcement of law, diminishing power of the judiciary, uncontrollable corruption, lack of education in general, poverty and insurmountable power in the hands of military/ISI and the jihadi groups are all symptoms of anarchy.  Needless to say that the minorities in Pakistan are the victims and this victimization is being enforced on  them by the petro dollars.  It is true that the civilized world is cognizant of this fact, but is turning a blind eye on the flow of petro dollars to perpetrate this victimization - either due to economic, political or diplomatic sensitiveness.  It may work in the short run, but in the long run if this merciless killing and torturing of minorities is not stopped by the Sunnis and jihadis, the civilized world will pay dearly at the end.  By not taking a note of this inhumane behavior, the world is strengthening the hands of militants not only in Pakistan but on a worldwide basis.  This writer holds the view that eventually these jihadis will become a time bomb waiting to be exploded in front of our eyes.  Is that the civilized world is waiting for?