The third anniversary of the December 16 gang-rape and murder case is unlikely to bring any closure for the family of India’s daughter Nirbhaya as one of the killers, who was a juvenile in 2012, is all set to walk free on December 20 unless the Delhi High Court intervenes. It is now learnt that the juvenile, who is now 20-years-old is all set to start his new life as a tailor.
The Delhi government’s department of women and child development (WCD) is ready with a rehabilitation plan for the juvenile. Under the plan, Nirbhaya’s killer will get a one-time financial grant of Rs 10,000 and a sewing machine so that he can start his life afresh as a tailor.
The Centre is opposed to the juvenile’s release after the Intelligence Bureau expressed hesitation that he has been radicalized during his stay at the juvenile care centre. Contrarily, the care centre officials stated that, the juvenile behaved good in his stay… used to do namaz five times a day… was fasting during Ramzan.
Nirbhaya’s parents are horror-struck and are demanding not to set free the juvenile from the jail, so it will send wrong message to society. ‘We have failed. Now there is no hope for justice. With each passing day her memories get more intense. But we are not even able to face the memories as we have failed to secure justice for her. And now there is no hope for justice!’ said Nirbhaya’s father.