Kolkata doctor rape: JD(U)'s K.C. Tyagi suggests castration for rapists

Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: JD (U) leader K. C. Tyagi advocates castration for rapists, pushing for swift justice and pro-women measures in rape cases.

Janata Dal (United) leader K. C. Tyagi on Wednesday (September 4, 2024) suggested castration as a punishment for rapists amid a fierce debate in the country over sexual assaults against women following the rape and murder of a doctor in Kolkata.

He also called for swift justice within a month in rape cases.

In an interaction with PTI editors, he said, “Ye log purush hi na bachein aisi saja honi chahiye (Their manhood should be excised). The potency of rapists should be finished off.”

When asked about the ghastly crime in West Bengal and the subsequent nationwide outcry, he said as a socialist he believes that there cannot be a bigger atrocity than someone acting against the wishes of women.

“Such a radical punishment for convicted rapists will ensure that he suffers for his crime till his last breath, and nobody dares to commit such a crime,” Mr. Tyagi said.

When asked if he considers his demand controversial, the JD(U) leader said it is “pro-women”.

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