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Fingers pointed towards women will be chopped off, Manohar Lal Khattar warns rapists

Panchkula | Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Friday warned rapist saying that if anyone dares to point fingers at women, their fingers will be chopped off.

During the launch of ‘Ek aur Sudhar’ Project in Panchkula, CM Khattar said “Hamare yaha ek bhi behen beti ki taraf agar koi ungli uthayega to uski ungli kaat di jaayegi, aisa hum prabhand karenge (If anyone dares to point fingers at our women.their fingers will be chopped off. We will make arrangements regarding this)”. Khattar further added that people accused of rape and molestation in Haryana won’t be allowed to avail benefits from state schemes.

CM Khattar further assured that if rape victim wants to hire a lawyer of her choice except for the one provided by the state government, she would be provided financial assistance of Rs 22,000.

However after receicving criticism over his statement, CM Khattar clarified that he didn’t mean for any barbarian rule towards anyone. Speaking to media he said,”Dekhiye kehne ki bhav ye hai ki sirf dandit karenge. Aisa koi barbarian rule hamara nahi hai(The intention of the statement was not a barbarian rule but to punish the accused/culprits).

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