September 29th 2023.
The recent incident in Ujjain of a 12-year-old girl being brutally assaulted is deeply troubling. CCTV footage showed her bleeding and partially clothed, desperately seeking help from house to house. Despite her urgent need for medical attention, some people dismissed her, while others gave her small amounts of money. She wandered for nearly two and a half hours before an ashram provided her with clothing and the police registered a case. Doctors discovered severe damage to her private parts and a ruptured uterus, and she was transferred to Indore for reconstructive surgery to save her reproductive capacity.
The individual responsible for this heinous crime must be held accountable. The police must build a solid case against the perpetrator and ensure they face the severest punishment. However, it is equally troubling that many people were unwilling to help the girl. It was the responsibility of beat constables, as well as the citizens, to come to her aid. It is unacceptable that she was left to wander the streets in her vulnerable state. It is understandable that people may fear becoming witnesses in a rape case, but this fear should never supersede their moral obligation to help another person and protect a child.
What this incident reveals is a lack of civic responsibility. In a society increasingly driven by self-interest, expecting altruism can be unrealistic. Nonetheless, it is the responsibility of the law enforcement agencies to swiftly apprehend the culprit and send a strong message that such acts will not be tolerated. Education and awareness programmes should be implemented to foster a sense of civic duty, encouraging people to step forward and help those in need without fear or hesitation. Finally, stringent legal measures should be in place to protect witnesses who provide vital testimony in cases like this. We must work together to create a society where compassion and justice prevail over apathy and indifference.
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