Shabana Azmi Calls for Unwavering Outrage Against Crimes on Women

Veteran actor Shabana Azmi urges society to address the root cause of crimes against women. Speaking at a UNICEF roundtable, she emphasized ending the patriarchal mindset and implementing strict protocols. Highlighting ongoing assaults, Azmi called for consistent outrage, referencing cases like Nirbhaya's 2012 gangrape and recent incidents in Kolkata and Badlapur.

Veteran actor Shabana Azmi has called for unwavering outrage on crimes against women, urging society to address the root causes of this menace.

Speaking at a roundtable organized by the Pune-based Gravitas Foundation in collaboration with UNICEF, Azmi stressed the importance of eliminating patriarchal mindsets and ensuring equality for women. She pointed to the continued prevalence of sexual assault cases since the 2012 Nirbhaya gangrape and murder case.

Azmi remarked on the need for non-selective outrage, critiquing society's tendency to politicize certain cases while ignoring others. She highlighted recent incidents, including the alleged rape and murder of a doctor in Kolkata and the sexual assault of two young girls in Badlapur, stressing the urgency for change.

(With inputs from agencies.)