The whole nation is outraged over the mind numbing Delhi gang rape case. People from all walks of life is now facing the harsh reality that a nation that aspires to become a superpower can't even provide the minimum sense of security to it's own citizens particularly women from the barbaric goons who have no regard for human life at all.

The latest development over this horrific incident is that the unfortunate victim continues to fight for her life. Doctors treating her say that some of her vital organs have been permanently damaged and  has been on ventilator support so far. The public demand for accountability and tougher laws including death penalty to those savages is now forcing the government to take some severe actions. Well, better late than never...!

In this regard ,Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde has called a meeting of all top Delhi Police officials, while Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit has called meeting of all women groups in Delhi at 6 pm on Wednesday. "I want a consensus among all political parties on whether the Delhi Police and law and order should be under the Delhi government," the Delhi Chief Minister told reporters.

Meanwhile, UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi sent letters to Shinde and Dikshit seeking immediate action. She also visited the victim at Safdarjung Hospital late on Tuesday night and inquired about the victim's health.

As of now four people, including the prime accused bus driver Ram Singh has been sent to five day Police custody. Investigating authorities have confirmed that the culprits will be charged for attempt to murder. The Police has also intensified search operations to catch other two accused who are still away from the grip of law.

Meanwhile, the protests against this barbaric act is going on across the country. Several public figures including activists and former Police officers have suggested for creating a volunteer force to prevent the rape menace. "Increase police presence overnight, which means from tomorrow re-allocate over 600 PCR vans at vulnerable points at night and those PCR vans must be supported by citizen bodies and civil defence and a woman policeman. We created this kind of a citizen volunteer force, why have those good practices gone," former IPS officer and activist Kiran Bedi said.   

(Aw-Jyotishman)