“Hercules” has recently come to attention as a vigilante by killing several suspected rapists and leaving a note on their bodies saying "Rapists, beware." "The rise of Hercules shows our collective failure to prevent violence against women," the NHRC chairman said at a seminar on "Measures for Preventing Sexual Harassment", held at Centre on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific (CIRDAP) auditorium on Wednesday. "The government has fallen behind on tackling the issue of violence against women, which has given rise to such vigilante acts," Reazul said. Also Read - Another rape suspect murder, note signed by ‘Hercules’He further said that alongside the government, every citizen should be working to combat sexual harassment. In the current societal context, the country needs a separate law to free workplaces and educational institutions from sexual harassment, the NHRCB chief said.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 06, 2019 12:22 UTC