Rajasthan: Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Tuesday said that accused who have been found guilty in cases of crimes against women will be banned from government jobs in the state.
Taking to Twitter, Rajasthan chief minister said that accused found guilty in cases of molestation, rape attempts will be banned from government jobs.
Like history sheeters, the chief minister said, a record of people accused of sex crimes will also be maintained at police stations and this will be mentioned on their character certificate issued by the state government or police.
The Chief Minister said that a social boycott of such anti-social elements is necessary.
The state government has decided that raped accused and those who molest girls and women will be "banned from government jobs", Gehlot said.
In a statement issued earlier, he also directed the police to take strict action against "criminal-minded people", asserting that the prevention of crimes against women and weaker sections of society is the top priority of his government.
Terming the incident of rape and murder of a minor in Bhilwara as "tragic", he said the police took quick action in the matter and efforts are being made to give the strict punishment to the accused at the earliest.
Gehlot alleged that some people are giving a "political colour" to the incident, saying it is not appropriate.
The 14-year-old girl was allegedly gang raped, killed and later burned in a coal furnace in Bhilwara district on August 2 when she had gone to graze cattle.
Seven people, including a woman, have been arrested in the case so far. A married minor and a teenager have also been apprehended, according to police.
Gehlot asked the police to keep a record of habitual lawbreakers so that action, including depriving them of government jobs, could be taken. He said this during a review meeting of the law and order situation at his official residence Monday night.
According to the official statement, the chief minister instructed the police officials to take strict action against criminal-minded people by launching a special campaign. He also directed strict action against bars and nightclubs that remain open beyond scheduled hours.
He said besides taking action against managers and owners, the licences of such outlets will be cancelled for violating the rules.
According to the statement, Minister of State for Home Rajendra Yadav, Chief Secretary Usha Sharma, Principal Government Secretary (Home) Anand Kumar, Director General of Police Umesh Mishra and senior officers were present in the meeting.
With inputs from PTI
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