Governor K. Sankaranarayanan on Saturday assured women journalists that he will take up the issue of women’s safety in the state with chief minister Prithviraj Chavan. The governor had earlier convened a meeting with the chief minister late on Saturday evening.
Following widespread protests against the gangrape of a photojournalist that took place on Thursday, a delegation of women journalists representing the print and electronic media met the governor on Saturday and expressed the problems that they faced on a daily basis.
Addressing the delegation at Raj Bhavan, the governor said that apart from discussing the issues with the chief minister, he would also take up the issue of enhancing the safety of women in local trains, with Union railway minister Mallikarjun Kharge.
The journalists voiced their concern on safety of women in Mumbai and the adjoining areas. They informed the governor that the compartment reserved for women in local trains don’t have policemen during the night. They also spoke about the rising instances of harassment and sexual assaults in the city.
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Victim’s condition is improving: hospital
Age Correspondent
Mumbai, Aug. 24
A bulletin released by Jaslok Hospital’s acting CEO and director of medical services Dr Tarang Gianchandani on Saturday stated that the 22-year-old gangrape victim’s condition has improved and she has now started interacting with her family. He further stated in the bulletin that doctors are monitoring her health from all aspects of care. The statement added that the next update on the victim’s health condition will be given on Sunday. Both chief minister Prithviraj Chavan and police commissioner Satyapal Singh visited the hospital to enquire about the victim’s health. On Saturday morning, Mr Singh had called up the victim’s mother asking about the the girl’s progress. On Saturday, Mr Singh said, “Her mother told me that her health is good and improving.”