After seven long years, the four accused of the Nirbhaya rape case - Akshay Thakur, Vinay Sharma, Pawan Gupta and Mukesh Singh were sentenced to death today morning at 5.30 am. The four rapists were hanged in Delhi's high-security Tihar prison in the first executions in India since 2015. The execution of the conviction took place after the Supreme Court dismissed the plea filed by one of the accused seeking a review of the death penalty. Soon after the news of the execution broke, the nation celebrated the victory and justice served to Nirbhaya. Bollywood celebrities, on their social media platforms, expressed happiness.
Shraddha Kapoor, through her Twitter account, expressed her joy. "Finally #NirbhayaJustice," she wrote.
Finally #NirbhayaJustice
— Shraddha (@ShraddhaKapoor) March 20, 2020
Taapsee Pannu shared her happiness through Twitter. She said after a long battle, Nirbhaya's parents can sleep well tonight. "It’s done. Finally. I hope the parents can finally sleep slightly better tonight after YEARS. It’s been a long long battle for them. Asha Devi," Taapsee wrote.
It’s done. Finally. I hope the parents can finally sleep slightly better tonight after YEARS. It’s been a long long battle for them. Asha Devi https://t.co/XidMPTzKm4
— taapsee pannu (@taapsee) March 20, 2020
Rishi Kapoor also tweeted and said the only punishment for rape is a death sentence. He further slammed those who caused a major delay in the execution. "Nirbhaya Justice. “Jaisi karni waisi bharni” Let this set an example not only in India but world over. Punishment for rape is by death. You have to respect womanhood. Shame on the people who delayed the execution. Jai Hind!" Rishi wrote.
Nirbhaya Justice. “Jaisi karni waisi bharni” Let this set an example not only in India but world over. Punishment for rape is by death. You have to respect womanhood. Shame on the people who delayed the execution. Jai Hind! pic.twitter.com/ENyjTxwlMI
— Rishi Kapoor (@chintskap) March 20, 2020
Sushmita Sen told that justice is finally served. "A Mother’s resilience Asha Devi sees it through!! Finally some justice!! #Nirbhaya Dugga Dugga," Sushmita said.
A Mother’s resilience Asha Devi sees it through!! Finally some justice!! #Nirbhaya Dugga Dugga
— sushmita sen (@thesushmitasen) March 20, 2020
Riteish Deshmukh tweeted, "#JusticeForNirbhaya My thoughts and prayers are with the parents, friends & loved ones of Nirbhaya. The wait has been long but the justice has been served. Stricter law enforcement, harsher punishment & fast courts for quick justice is the only way to instil fear in monsters who even think of such heinous acts."
Stricter law enforcement, harsher punishment & fast courts for quick justice is the only way to instil fear in monsters who even think of such heinous acts. #JusticeForNirbhaya
— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) March 20, 2020
Raveena Tandon also expressed her happiness on Twitter. "Good Riddance . The planet is less 4 monsters . 8 long years, the parents have waited for justice . High time we demand swift justice. We have finally put Nirbhaya to rest," the actress tweeted.
Good Riddance . The planet is less 4 monsters . 8 long years, the parents have waited for justice . High time we demand swift justice. We have finally put Nirbhaya to rest . https://t.co/QH4yB04imb
— Raveena Tandon (@TandonRaveena) March 20, 2020
Preity Zinta told, "Finally the #Nirbhayacase comes to an end. I wish it would have been faster but I’m happy it’s over. Finally she & her parents are in peace. #RIPJyoti #RIPNirbhaya #Justicedelayed #TookTooLong"
Finally the #Nirbhayacase comes to an end. I wish it would have been faster but I’m happy it’s over. Finally she & her parents are in peace. #RIPJyoti #RIPNirbhaya #Justicedelayed #TookTooLong
— Preity G Zinta (@realpreityzinta) March 20, 2020
If #Nirbhaya rapists were hung in 2012 the judicial system would have stopped so much crime against women. Fear of the law would have kept the lawless in check. Prevention is always better than cure. It’s time the Indian govt. takes steps for judicial reforms. #RIPNirbhaya
— Preity G Zinta (@realpreityzinta) March 20, 2020
Speaking of the Nirbhaya rape case, a 23-year-old physiotherapy student, on the night of December 16, 2012, boarded an off-duty bus to return home after watching a film with a friend at a plush mall. six men who were already onboard attacked the couple and took turns to rape her. So much so, they brutally assaulted her with an iron rod. After battling life and death, Nirbhaya, despite the will to live a happy life, succumbed to grave injuries at a hospital in Singapore where she was taken for treatment when her condition deteriorated in Delhi.
(Source: Twitter)
