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The Panthers Women reminded of Police Atrocities on Women Day

By Jagdev Singh  

The Women Wing of the Panthers Party convened one-day convention at Panthers Party Headquarters in Jammu chaired by Ms. Anita Thakur, General Secretary of State Panthers Party in connection with International Women Day.

Several women activists expressed their anguish on the pride of women particularly by the State police in violation of their fundamental rights. In a resolution women demanded dismissal of all police officers and other officials who were responsible for barbaric assault against Anita Thakur and others on August 7, 2007 during migrants march to Delhi.

Ms. Anita Thakur said that domestic violence against women has increased in Jammu and Kashmir and demanded extension of the Central Legislation on the subject which is not applicable in J&K. He expressed regret that laws made by the Parliament are not applicable to J&K which amounts to grave discrimination against the people of Jammu and Kashmir and women in particular.

He said that any law made by the Parliament for the welfare of women is not applicable in Jammu and Kashmir. He also pleaded for 40% reservation for the women in the Government services and the legislatures.