Bengaluru (Oct 22): A delegation of writers and women activists met Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and submitted a memorandum demanding the implementation of the V.S. Ugrappa Committee report to curb violence and rape cases against women in Karnataka. They also urged swift justice for the victims of the horrific rape and brutal murder cases that occurred around Dharmasthala.

What’s in the Memorandum?
The memorandum specifically demands justice for the victims of the gruesome rape and murder cases in and around Dharmasthala in Belthangadi taluk, Dakshina Kannada district. It calls for adequate security for the victims' families and witnesses.TRASE Block Heels Sandals For Women, Dusky Stylish & Comfortable Footwear

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Key demands include:

• Installing CCTV surveillance and women’s help desks at public and religious places for women’s safety.

• Forming internal committees in all religious institutions across faiths to handle sexual harassment cases under the POSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment) Act.

• Providing education on healthy sexuality.

• The activists emphasized the need for strict measures to ensure women’s safety and justice in these heinous cases.