Asserting that the Centre is shocked over the brutal gang-rape of a 23-year-old girl, Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on Saturday said the government has appointed a judicial commission to review the security of women.
Shinde said all the six accused of the gang-rape have been arrested, and added that the government would request for a speedy trial in this case.
"The government is extremely concerned about the gang-rape case. All the accused have been arrested. Sufficient evidence has been gathered. The chargesheet well be filed shortly. The government is requesting the courts for a speedy trial through fast-track courts," Shinde told mediapersons here.
Taking about the government's initiative to ensure the safety of women in the national capital, Shinde said: "More public transport will be made available at night. Global Positioning Systems will be installed on buses."
The Home Minister informed that the victim is being provided with best medical care, and added that her health condition is being monitored very closely.
"The government is monitoring the gang-rape survivor's health and will do everything to ensure her recovery. The govt is committed to ensure the safety of women in Delhi and across the country," he said.
The 23-year-old gang-rape victim, who is being treated at the Safdarjung Hospital here, has given a 'fearless and bold' statement before a magistrate about the brutal assault on Sunday night.
The girl, who has been undergoing number of surgeries and medication since her admission, wants her tormentors to be swiftly brought to justice.
Shinde, who met a women delegation earlier this evening, appealed to the protestors to call off their agitation.
"The government will set up a commission of inquiry to review the response after the agitation. I have three daughters, the Minister of State for Home too has three daughters. We are very concerned about women's safety," he said.
Shinde, who was addressing the media along with Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari and Minister of State for Home R.P.N. Singh, played down the Bharatiya Janata Party's demand for a Special Session of Parliament.
"I don't think a special session of Parliament is needed to discuss stricter punishment in rape cases," he said.
Shinde said the government would ask for stricter penalty for the rapists.
The Home Minister earlier this evening met Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh at the latter's official 7, Race Course Road residence here to brief him about the prevailing situation in the national capital.
The Prime Minister has asked Shinde to ensure that there is sense of security among the people in the national capital. Dr. Singh has also asked Shinde to take all adequate steps to stop recurrence of rape events.
Meanwhile, widespread protests are on in the national capital against the gang rape. Hundreds of protestors have gathered at India Gate and near the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi demanding tougher punishment for rapists and safety for women.
Doctors attending to the victim at the Safdarjung Hospital here informed that her condition is improving and that she is optimistic and psychologically stable.
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