2 min readMumbaiAug 24, 2013 03:06 AM IST
First published on: Aug 24, 2013 at 03:06 AM IST
“I am brave,I will fight it out. I will fully co-operate with the police but I want the severest punishment for the accused,” the 22-year-old photojournalist,who was allegedly gangraped Thursday evening,told National Commission for Women (NCW) member Nirmala Samant Prabhavalkarwho Friday. The victim is undergoing treatment at the Jaslok Hospital.
The photojournalist,who was allegedly gangraped by five men in the Shakti Mills compound in Mahalaxmi,was trying to overcome her trauma,Prabhavalkar told The Indian Express. “She was very composed and spoke very positively. She said that she wants to go back to her job as soon as possible,” she said. Prabhavalkar met the victim in the presence of her mother and a team of doctors.
Prabhavalkar met the victim only after taking her consent,the NCW member confirmed. “We wanted to tell her that the NCW is with her. I did not ask her anything that would remind her about the incident as she is still recuperating,” said Prabhavalkar.
She said,“She was composed and responsive but the trauma was visible in her eyes. Her eyes were tearful.” Prabhavalkar added,“I asked her if she would like to send a message to all the people watching her and she said I am brave,I will be fine but the accused should be severely punished.” She added that the victim’s family thanked her for visiting them at the hospital.
The NCW has initiated suo motu action in the case and has formed a three-member committee chaired by Prabhavalkar to look into the case. The panel will meet Mumbai Police Commissioner Satyapal Singh Saturday to discuss the case.
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