Mumbai: Expressing profound grief over the gangrape of a young photojournalist in the city, megastar Amitabh Bachchan demanded harsh punishment for the perpetrators of the crime on Friday.
“It is a shameful act. It is a matter of shame and insult to the city of Mumbai for such a disgraceful thing (gangrape) that has happened here. A photojournalist, who was deputed for her work, became a victim. It makes us saddened,” he said at an event in Mumbai.
The twenty-three-year-old photo journalist works for an English magazine and was on an assignment when she was gangraped by five men in Parel area in central Mumbai Thursday night.
“The authorities concerned need to immediately catch hold of the accused and proper rigorous action needs to be taken at the earliest,” Bachchan said.
“Just a day prior we have all celebrated rakhi, which bonds us with women as sisters. This festival also reminds us of protecting any girl... and at this point of time, Mumbai has been struck with such a heinous event,” he said.
“We are a country that professes cultural bonding through varied festivals celebrated here. It makes us realise how we need to respect our women,” he added.
The megastar was angry with the fake video posted on YouTube that shows him endorsing Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as the next Prime Minister.
When asked about it, he said the matter has been resolved.
“Narendra Modi has assured to take right legal action. The Cyber Crime Department has been entrusted to do their job. I cannot say anything more, unless I am informed who is the actual person who initiated to make this video with my voice-over.”
Bachchan was talking at an event where he flagged off ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati - Hot Seat Aapke Shehar’ van.
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