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Chanchal's Fight for Justice
- Published_at:2013-03-05
- Category:News & Politics
- Channel:VideoVolunteers
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- description: On 21/10/2012, four men threw acid on Chanchal Paswan, 19 and her sister,15 while they were asleep on their terrace. The attack was a direct result of Chanchal's opposition to continuous sexual harassment by the men. IndiaUnheard Community Correspondent, Varsha Jawalgekar's, video report (http://youtu.be/6oBpqgFsOfY) shows the family speaking about the incident Five months on, she still has a long way to go before she fully recovers and wins her legal battle. But Chanchal is not going to give up easily; in this video she speaks out and demands justice for herself. Video Volunteers along with local advocacy groups like Parivarthan Jan Andolan, Parivarthan Kendra and Change.org, amongst others will stand by her. We want the Paswan family's appeal for justice to go public. On 6th March 2013, Varsha Jawalgekar, along with Video Volunteers and Change.org, is organising a press conference in Patna to discuss details of the case.The conference will be at 2pm at Season's Family Restaurant, 1st Floor, Grand Plaza. Anil, Ghanshyam, Baadal and Raj had been harassing Chanchal and her family for a long time. They would follow her on the streets, in auto-rickshaws, would pass vulgar comments and sexually harass her. When she refused to give in to their demands, they threw acid on her. The four perpetrators have been arrested by the police. Chanchal is 19 years old and an earning member of the family. Almost five months after the incident the Paswan family is still waiting for a speedy trial. They also spending money on Chanchal's medicines, instead of the state and both the sisters have got less compensation than they deserve- because the police hasn't taken her official statement under section 164 yet. The video report by Video Volunteers Community Correspondent and women's rights activist, Varsha Jawalgekar was used to launch an online petition in partnership with Change.org (http://www.change.org/en-IN/petitions/dm-patna-ensure-justice-for-chanchal-paswan-chanchalacidattack). The petition has received more than 28000 signatures from all over the world. PLEASE DONATE TO SUPPORT CHANCHAL'S FIGHT FOR JUSTICE BY FOLLOWING THIS LINK: http://www.videovolunteers.org/support-us/donate-for-chanchal/ Immediate Intervention Required: 1. Chanchal's statement must be recorded under Section 164, as it will ensure that the names of the accused are included in the FIR. Her previous statement was recorded just after the attack when she was in too much pain to speak clearly and name her attackers. 2. The case must be sent for swift trial. 3. Funds need to be raised for Chanchal's treatment, plastic surgery and legal fees. 4. The Court and the State must ensure proper compensation and rehabilitation for Chanchal and her family. It is with this in mind that we are trying to mobilise more resources for Chanchal her sister and her family. We hope you will join us in doing so.
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