Child Rape and Killing in Pallavi: Investigation and Procedural Process Needs Closer Monitoring
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There has been a demand for quick investigation and trial in the case of child rape and murder in Pallavi. Not only these children, but many young girls have been raped, in some cases murdered—there have been many reports in the media over the past few weeks. A year ago we also saw that the rape and murder of a child in Magura caused a stir across the country.
Adequate measures were not being taken to prevent incidents of violence against women and children, especially girls. The terrible events that were taking place were not being investigated or prosecuted with due importance. In view of such allegations, amendments were made to the Prevention of Violence against Women and Children Act last year, so that investigations and prosecutions can be completed at the earliest. The amendment introduced in 2025 contains important provisions for the protection of women and children victims of torture and witnesses. The amendment to this Act has been approved by the current elected government.
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The big test before us is whether the new law will be properly implemented and whether such cases will be given the priority they deserve. We are reassured to hear that both the Law Minister and the Home Minister have said, and even the Prime Minister has said, that they will treat this incident with utmost importance; But we want to see, in any event, that the law moves at its own pace and moves properly. The problem is, until an event is seen or perceived as sensational, we don’t see any kind of response. Not from law enforcement, not from our judiciary.
After any rape case is filed, the investigation and prosecution process needs to be closely monitored. Another thing – after the amendment in the law, there was no special training for the police, judges, lawyers and doctors involved in the case. This training system can be initiated.
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Our main task should be to remove the insecurity due to which the girl child is subjected to violence. Investigations and trials must be done properly after the incident. But the more important thing is, that such incidents do not happen and that we feel safe, that our daughters do not fall victim to terrible incidents.
The kind of hatred that is spread towards women, the kind of discriminatory system that exists in the country till now, we have to stop it. Not to mention another thing, now we see many people are raising their voice to be hanged, there is no other option but hanging. It is also heard that a promise has been made by the Dhaka Bar (Law Society) that no lawyer will stand for the accused. In the situation after the July mass coup, we want to establish the rule of law anyway. There should be no talk of hanging or punishment, but we have to walk the hard way, so as to ensure not only speedy trial, but also justice.
We want to see justice that no one can ever question and where we do no injustice to anyone. Not having a lawyer is really a terrible thing. The basic premise of our judicial system is that every citizen has the right to legal defence. This is the statement of our constitution, our law also has the same statement. Here no one can be deprived of his legal and constitutional rights. It is always necessary to remember, that we judge justly, not unjustly.
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