Bengaluru, Oct 17 (NationPress) The Karnataka Assembly's Leader of the Opposition, R. Ashoka, has urgently reached out to the National Commission for Women (NCW) via a letter, highlighting the alarming increase in sexual assaults against girls in the state. He has called for immediate action.

He emphasized the need for the NCW to dispatch a fact-finding committee to Karnataka without delay.

Ashoka remarked, "The situation regarding law and order in Karnataka has deteriorated significantly. In just four months, there have been 979 reported cases of sexual assaults on girls. Bengaluru alone has seen over 114 incidents. Our women and children are living in constant fear due to the inaction of the Congress-led government in addressing these crimes."

He further stated, "From the horrific rape and murder of a tribal girl in Mysuru to the tragic suicide of a librarian in Kalaburagi due to harassment, this reflects a grave moral and administrative failure. I have urgently appealed to the NCW for immediate intervention. A fact-finding team is essential in Karnataka right now."

Ashoka insisted, "The BJP will not remain silent while our sisters and daughters are at risk. The government must be held accountable for this failure and must act swiftly to ensure the safety and security of our women and children."

His letter conveys, "As the Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, I write to you with utmost concern over the rising heinous crimes against women and minors throughout the state. The recent surge of incidents signifies a collapse of law and order and a disturbing decline in the safety of women, children, and marginalized groups."

According to official statistics and media reports, a staggering 979 cases of sexual assaults and atrocities against minors have surfaced in just the past four months across Karnataka, with Bengaluru accounting for over 114 cases. This indicates a severe crisis wherein deterrence measures have failed entirely, Ashoka underscored.

Among the numerous tragic events that have shocked the community are: the brutal rape and murder of a young girl from the Hakki Pikki nomadic tribal community in Mysuru, who had migrated from Kalaburagi to sell balloons during the Dusshera festivities. This horrific crime highlights the vulnerability of migrant and tribal families, compounded by a lack of effective policing even in supposedly secure areas. Additionally, the tragic suicide of a librarian in Kalaburagi, allegedly due to persistent workplace harassment and humiliation, underscores the escalating crisis of safety and dignity for women even in educational institutions," Ashoka pointed out.

Such incidents, when combined with alarming statewide statistics, depict a profound moral and administrative failure. Today, women in Karnataka find themselves in fear—not from the law, but from its evident absence. The government's silence and inaction in response to such atrocities are intolerable, Ashoka emphasized.

"In light of these issues, I urge the NCW to take immediate suo motu cognizance and initiate action. Please form a high-level fact-finding delegation to visit Karnataka—specifically Mysuru, Kalaburagi, and Bengaluru—to assess the situation, speak with victims' families, and evaluate institutional failures," he demanded. He has also requested the NCW to obtain a comprehensive report from the Government of Karnataka.