Aizawl, Aug 15 : Sexual abuses against underage girls have increased at an alarming rate in Mizoram, with more than 50 per cent of rape cases registered during the last ten years.
According to official records, 635 cases of rape were registered during the period of 2001 to 2011, of which 336 were sexual abuses against minor girls.
With grave concern over the increasing rape incidents, Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla convened a meeting of concerned officials, including law minister Lalsawta, here today to find ways to ensure harsher punishment for rapists, especially child abusers.
Deeply concerned at the increasing rape incidents, especially child sexual abuses, the government has felt a strong need for more stringent law on child abuse to ensure that the culprits get harsher punishment and the victim gets justice at the earliest possible time, Lal Thanhawla said.
He pointed out that the Protection of Child Rights Act 2007 had been amended to ensure that the children fully enjoy their rights and he invited advices and suggestions from social activists in drafting laws.
The consultation meeting was attended by law secretary P Singthanga, senior police officials, officials of law and other concerned departments, advocates, NGOs and social activists.
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