Well-played *******.
Indian police chief's rape analogy causes outrage across country
Ranjit Sinha, head of India's Central Bureau of Investigation, apologises for remark about unlicensed betting
One of India's most senior policemen has been forced to apologise after comparing rape to unlicensed betting which, because it cannot be prevented, should be enjoyed.
Ranjit Sinha, who leads the Central Bureau of Investigation in India, made the remarks during a discussion at a conference on Tuesday night.
India is struggling with a wave of violence against women which has prompted widespread debate about social attitudes and has damaged its image overseas.
In December last year, a 23-year-old student died of internal injuries suffered during a gang rape by six men after she boarded a private bus in south Delhi. Four men were sentenced to death for the attack in September at a special fast-track court in the capital. A juvenile has also been convicted. The alleged ringleader of the assault hanged himself in prison.
Further incidents of multiple rapes or sexual assaults are now regularly reported by Indian media.
"Do we have the enforcement?" Sinha said after being asked if sports betting, which is banned in India but widespread, should be legalised. "It is very easy to say that if you can't enforce it, it's like saying if you can't prevent rape, you [should] enjoy it."
His remarks outraged campaigners and politicians.
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Indian police chief's rape analogy causes outrage across country | World news | theguardian.com
Indian police chief's rape analogy causes outrage across country
Ranjit Sinha, head of India's Central Bureau of Investigation, apologises for remark about unlicensed betting
One of India's most senior policemen has been forced to apologise after comparing rape to unlicensed betting which, because it cannot be prevented, should be enjoyed.
Ranjit Sinha, who leads the Central Bureau of Investigation in India, made the remarks during a discussion at a conference on Tuesday night.
India is struggling with a wave of violence against women which has prompted widespread debate about social attitudes and has damaged its image overseas.
In December last year, a 23-year-old student died of internal injuries suffered during a gang rape by six men after she boarded a private bus in south Delhi. Four men were sentenced to death for the attack in September at a special fast-track court in the capital. A juvenile has also been convicted. The alleged ringleader of the assault hanged himself in prison.
Further incidents of multiple rapes or sexual assaults are now regularly reported by Indian media.
"Do we have the enforcement?" Sinha said after being asked if sports betting, which is banned in India but widespread, should be legalised. "It is very easy to say that if you can't enforce it, it's like saying if you can't prevent rape, you [should] enjoy it."
His remarks outraged campaigners and politicians.
more
Indian police chief's rape analogy causes outrage across country | World news | theguardian.com
