On rising rapes, 'mobile phone' logic by UP women's commission member sparks row

Published on Jun 11, 2021 06:56 pm IST

In a viral video, a member of UP state women commission Meena Kumari was seen making controversial remarks on rising rape cases in the state. Kumari blamed mobile phones for increasing crimes and against women and said that many girls talk on phone & eventually elope with boys. She attributed the rise in rape cases to the overall degeneration of values, including the increased use of mobile phones and demanded strict vigilance on girls. Watch the full video for more details. #MeenaKumari

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