The True Post (Web News)In a shocking incident that has sent ripples across Indian media, a male police officer fatally shot his female colleague, raising renewed concerns over women’s safety and the effectiveness of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s much-publicized “Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao” (Save the Daughter, Educate the Daughter) campaign.
According to reports from local sources, the tragic incident occurred within police premises, where the accused officer used his service weapon to kill the female officer following a personal dispute. The exact motive behind the killing is still under investigation, but authorities suggest it stemmed from interpersonal tensions.
This brutal act of violence has ignited outrage across the country, with critics and women’s rights activists pointing to a growing pattern of gender-based violence even within state institutions. Many have labeled the incident a glaring contradiction to Modi’s slogan that was meant to promote the safety and empowerment of women across India.
Opposition parties have seized on the incident, accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government of failing to implement meaningful reforms or ensure security for women—particularly in sectors like law enforcement where such incidents undermine the very system meant to protect the public.
Activists are calling for a thorough and transparent investigation, strict punishment for the perpetrator, and institutional reforms to address harassment and violence against female officers. They argue that slogans alone cannot shield women from the entrenched culture of violence and impunity.
This incident has once again put a spotlight on the gap between political rhetoric and ground realities in India regarding women’s rights and safety.
