NCP chief Sharad Pawar has urged the Maharashtra government to take the case of Bilkis Bano seriously, considering the Supreme Court’s remarks on the “heinous crime.” The apex court recently canceled the remission granted by the Gujarat government to 11 convicts involved in the gang rape and murder of Bilkis Bano’s family members in 2002. In its scathing criticism of the Gujarat government, the Supreme Court accused it of being “complicit” and abusing its discretion. The court ordered all the convicts, who had been released prematurely in 2022, to return to jail within two weeks. The power to grant remission to the convicts was found to have been “usurped” by the Gujarat government instead of the Maharashtra government. Bilkis Bano had expressed concerns about evidence tampering and witness safety, leading to the trial being transferred from Ahmedabad to Mumbai. Pawar emphasized the need for the Maharashtra government to take the case seriously and send a strong message that such crimes are not tolerated in society. Bilkis Bano was brutally raped at the age of 21 while trying to escape the communal riots following the Godhra train burning incident in February 2002. Tragically, seven members of her family, including her three-year-old daughter, were also killed.
In the infamous Bilkis Bano case, veteran politician Sharad Pawar has made a heartfelt appeal to the Maharashtra government. Bilkis Bano, a victim of the 2002 Gujarat riots, was gang-raped and witnessed the brutal murder of her family members. Despite her bravery in standing against her perpetrators, justice has been delayed for nearly two decades. Pawar’s appeal urges the Maharashtra government to provide Bilkis Bano with the necessary support and assistance to ensure that she receives justice. This case is not only about one woman’s fight for justice, but also about the larger issue of ensuring accountability for atrocities committed during communal violence. Pawar’s plea serves as a reminder that victims of such heinous crimes deserve closure and justice, and it is the responsibility of the authorities to ensure their well-being.
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Sharad Pawar urges Maharashtra to address the Bilkis Bano case.
