Break hands and legs of offenders, says MLA

 “If I am made Home minister, I will change the law and order atmosphere in the State to ensure the safety of women. I can do it. I will take it as a challenge”.

So said former Speaker and senior Congress leader K R Ramesh Kumar during a discussion in the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday.

It all began with Ramesh Kumar stating that police should break the hands and legs of habitual offenders who committed crime against women.

A visibly enraged Bengaluru Development Minister K J George shot back, “We have to follow law..... can what you say be done ?”.

When Ramesh Kumar insisted it was possible, George said, “We will recommend the chief minister and the party high command that Ramesh Kumar be made Home Minister”.

Kumar said he would bring changes in the system within one month.
Earlier, Ramakka (BJP) said crime against women can be curbed only if five to six rapists are hanged to death.

Vinisha Nero (nominated) said culprits who commit atrocities against women were getting away due to weak laws.