Capuchin Krishika Seva Kendra ®
Vimukti SHG Federation, Banakal
Rally on demanading immediate justice to Saujanya Murder and Rape Case

On Friday, 8th November 2013, Vimukti SHG Federation, Banakal, Mudigere Taluk, Chikmagalur organized a Rally, demanding immediate justice to Saujanya Rape and Murder Case in Mudigere. 2,000 women participated in the rally. At 10-00 a.m. there was a stage programme wherein three main speakers spoke about the demand for immediate justice to Saujanya Murder and Rape Case. The three main speakers were Fr. Vindod Mascarenhas, Human Rights Activist from Vimukti, Ujire, Mrs.Saroja from Matthikatte, Mrs. K.P. Sushila, President of Vimukti SHG Federation, Banakal. Fr. Vinod Mascarenhas spoke about the need to hand over the case to CBI and investigate under the supervision of Supreme Court. He asked the women to be alert about violence against women and fight for justice. Mrs. Saroja and Mrs. Sushila raised their concern about the girl Child and women at large. It is women who suffer the most in the society. It brought about awareness among women.

After the speeches and awareness songs the SHG women started a rally from Adyanthaya Ranga Mandira, via M.G. Road to Mudigere circle, then to the Taluk Panchayath. During the Rally the women shouted slogans demanding immediate justice to Saujanya Rape and Murder Case. The rally concluded in Taluk Panchayath, where in the women shouted slogans and submitted memorandum to the Thahashildar. The Thahashildar promised that he will bring these things to the notice of the Government.