Mangalore: Students led by St Ann's demand justice for Soumya
Daijiworld Media Network – Mangalore (VM)
Pics: Nikhil Studio
Mangalore, Mar 5: The students of St Ann's Institution on Tuesday March 5 strongly condemned the murder and alleged rape of 22-year-old Soumya that was reported last week.
The students held a rally showing their solidarity with the victim's family and demanded justice in the case. Students from other colleges and schools too joined them.
The rally also aimed at spreading awareness on safety issues on women.
The rally which was flagged off from St Ann’s College premises passed throught State Bank and wound back to the college.
On the occasion, Asha Nayak, CWD chairperson spoke on the atrocities faced by women. Lauding the initiative of the College, she said, "Organizing a procession or rally like this is not enough. Our work should not be restricted to protests alone. More importantly, when women are attacked, they should have the courage to file a case and demand justice. Awareness should be created on this."
"Women should be well aware of their rights and should have knowledge on how to fight legally when problems come their way," she added.
Around 2000 students from colleges and schools namely St Agnes, St Mary’s Margil and Mount Carmel participated in the rally.
Soumya was a former student of St Ann's College where she completed her DEd course.
Sr Linette AC, provincial superior, Sr Lydia Fernandes, joint secretary, Sr Edna Furtado, secretary of Apostolic Carmel education society among others were present.