Updated 18 February 2020 at 07:18 IST
Maharashtra Home Minister Deshmukh to visit Andhra Pradesh to study Disha Act
Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh on Monday announced he will visit Andhra Pradesh to understand more about the Disha Act that stipulates stringent punishment in cases of atrocities against women. Deshmukh made the announcement from his official twitter handle.
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Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh on Monday announced he will visit Andhra Pradesh to understand more about the Disha Act that stipulates stringent punishment in cases of atrocities against women. Deshmukh made the announcement from his official twitter handle.
He said, "I have decided to visit Andhra Pradesh on February 20 for seeking information on Disha Act of the state. It has helped the state in fast-tracking trial of cases of atrocities against women."
महिलांवरील अत्याचारांचे गुन्हे जलद गतीने चालवून निकाल मिळण्यासाठी आंध्र प्रदेशने केलेल्या 'दिशा' कायद्याची माहिती घेण्यासाठी दि. 20 फेब्रुवारी रोजी हैद्राबादला जाण्याचे निश्चित केले आहे.@OfficeofUT @AjitPawarSpeaks @PawarSpeaks @NCPspeaks @DGPMaharashtra @supriya_sule
— ANIL DESHMUKH (@AnilDeshmukhNCP) February 17, 2020
The Maharashtra home department is facing flak over recent incidents of violent attacks on women.
Published By : Press Trust Of India
Published On: 18 February 2020 at 07:18 IST