Daijiworld Media Network-Bengaluru (RJP)
Bengaluru, Jan 4: The police on Tuesday January 3, registered a Suo Moto FIR in connection with molestation of women on Brigade Road during New Year’ Eve celebrations.
“Based on evidence provided by a citizen, a Suo Moto case was taken up and a FIR registered,” City police commissioner Praveen Sood said. He also added that the details of the evidence, the person who gave the evidence and the police station where the FIR has been registered cannot be revealed for now.
Earlier, Home Minister G Parameshwara said the police were working round the clock to bring to book those involved in the reported molestation of women.
Parameshwara, who is facing criticism for his remark that such incidents do happen during New Year’s Eve celebrations, said his statement was quoted out of context and not taken in its entirety. He had also blamed people for adopting the western culture, especially in sartorial preferences.
“I sincerely believe that the choice of every citizen of our country should be respected. Women have equal rights, respect and protection under our Constitution. From the day I took over as Home Minister, I have stressed on the protection of women and children. I will continue to do the same in the future,” Parameshwar said in the statement.
Earlier on Tuesday, the National Commission for Women (NCW) issued summons to Parameshwara for his remarks on the molestation incident.