The shocking incident in Ganderbal has reignited concerns about women’s safety and the deeply rooted flaws in the justice system. The case, involving the alleged rape and murder of a young woman in Safapora, has sparked protests and public outrage across Jammu & Kashmir.
Activists point to a disturbing pattern—acid attacks, custodial abuse, and gender-based violence remain alarmingly common, while conviction rates hover between 27% and 33%. These figures highlight systemic failures that leave survivors without justice and embolden perpetrators.
Many experts believe the real numbers are far higher. Social stigma, victim-blaming, and fear of retribution often prevent survivors and their families from coming forward. “This isn’t just about one victim,” said a protester during a candlelight vigil. “It exposes a system where women feel most unsafe in spaces that should offer them protection.”
As night falls over Safapora, so does an unsettling silence—a silence that calls not just for justice in this particular case, but for a larger, long-overdue societal reckoning.
Further developments are awaited as the investigation continues. The KashPost