(ANSA) – NEW DELHI, AUGUST 17 – A famous case of rape, which involved Bilkis Bano, a woman raped and forced to witness the massacre of 14 of her family members during the 2002 anti-Muslim violence in Gujarat, has returned to Italy. current affairs in India. Two days ago, as the country celebrated the 75th anniversary of Independence, the eleven men of the gang, who had been sentenced to life in prison 15 years ago because they were recognized as perpetrators of the crime, were released.
The videos showing them outside Godhra prison, surrounded by family members celebrating them with pastries and bowing at their feet, in the typical gesture of respect, caused a wave of indignation. The measure was taken by a special commission set up by the state of Gujarat to examine the request for pardon; a spokesman for the state government, led by the BJP, recalled that the law provides that after 14 years of good conduct the life sentence is considered expiated. The feminist associations, those of the families of the victims of violence and many jurists have criticized the granting of freedom, arguing that it violates federal laws, those of Gujarat itself, and that it is customary, in India, to not condemned for crimes of this entity. apply no grace.
Bilkis Bano, the victim who publicly fought for justice supported by her husband and by many civil society associations, declared herself “incredulous and shocked” by her release. (HANDLE).
Source: Ansa
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