<p>Bengaluru: Home Minister G Parameshwara on Monday found himself in a controversy for his remarks over a recent molestation incident in Bengaluru. </p><p>Responding to the incident on April 3, when a woman was molested while taking a walk in SG Palya, Parameshwara said: "Here and there, in a big city like Bengaluru, incidents happen.”</p><p>The SG Palya police registered an FIR under BNS sections 74 (assault or criminal force to a woman with intent to outrage her modesty), 75 (sexual harassment) and 78 (stalking). </p><p>The incident occurred at 1.55 am in 1st Cross SG Palya, near Bharathi Layout. The two women were walking on the street when a man, whose face was not visible, grabbed one of them and harassed her. He fled the scene when the women screamed for help. </p><p>The home minister said that he frequently directs the Bengaluru Police Commissioner B Dayananda to be vigilant and make sure patrolling is effective in Bengaluru. </p> .Man booked for sexually harassing women in Bengaluru's SG Palya.<p>"Even this morning, I asked the commissioner to make the beat system effective. The police department works 24x7, be it rain or shine. This has led the city to remain peaceful,” he added. </p><p>Following Parameshwara's statement, the National Commission for Women (NCW) sought a public apology. </p><p>"On the directions of NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar, the Commission has strongly objected to the insensitive remarks made by Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on the recent Bengaluru molestation case. Such statements trivialise crimes against women. NCW has written to the Governor & CM of Karnataka demanding a public apology from the Home Minister and urgent action to strengthen law and order," the NCW said in a statement on X.</p><p>Nearly a decade ago, a similar controversy erupted after the then home minister KJ George from the Congress government made similar remarks after a BPO employee was raped by two men. </p><p>George had then said: "How can you say gang rape? Gang rape means four-five people." After an outcry, George tendered an apology. </p><p>Disgusting shameful: The BJP blasted Parameshwara for his statement. Party state president B Y Vijayendra dubbed it as disgusting insensitive and shameful. Terming him "inefficient" the party asked him to "resign" if he can't protect citizens. Details on Page</p>
<p>Bengaluru: Home Minister G Parameshwara on Monday found himself in a controversy for his remarks over a recent molestation incident in Bengaluru. </p><p>Responding to the incident on April 3, when a woman was molested while taking a walk in SG Palya, Parameshwara said: "Here and there, in a big city like Bengaluru, incidents happen.”</p><p>The SG Palya police registered an FIR under BNS sections 74 (assault or criminal force to a woman with intent to outrage her modesty), 75 (sexual harassment) and 78 (stalking). </p><p>The incident occurred at 1.55 am in 1st Cross SG Palya, near Bharathi Layout. The two women were walking on the street when a man, whose face was not visible, grabbed one of them and harassed her. He fled the scene when the women screamed for help. </p><p>The home minister said that he frequently directs the Bengaluru Police Commissioner B Dayananda to be vigilant and make sure patrolling is effective in Bengaluru. </p> .Man booked for sexually harassing women in Bengaluru's SG Palya.<p>"Even this morning, I asked the commissioner to make the beat system effective. The police department works 24x7, be it rain or shine. This has led the city to remain peaceful,” he added. </p><p>Following Parameshwara's statement, the National Commission for Women (NCW) sought a public apology. </p><p>"On the directions of NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar, the Commission has strongly objected to the insensitive remarks made by Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on the recent Bengaluru molestation case. Such statements trivialise crimes against women. NCW has written to the Governor & CM of Karnataka demanding a public apology from the Home Minister and urgent action to strengthen law and order," the NCW said in a statement on X.</p><p>Nearly a decade ago, a similar controversy erupted after the then home minister KJ George from the Congress government made similar remarks after a BPO employee was raped by two men. </p><p>George had then said: "How can you say gang rape? Gang rape means four-five people." After an outcry, George tendered an apology. </p><p>Disgusting shameful: The BJP blasted Parameshwara for his statement. Party state president B Y Vijayendra dubbed it as disgusting insensitive and shameful. Terming him "inefficient" the party asked him to "resign" if he can't protect citizens. Details on Page</p>
