Head of India's Central Bureau of Investigation Criticized After Rape Remark
"if you can't prevent rape, you enjoy it"
The head of India's Central Bureau of Investigation is under fire for a controversial remark about rape, provoking his critics to say he should not head an agency handling several high-profile rape cases.
CBI chief Ranjit Sinha made the comment Tuesday during a conference about illegal sports gambling. He said if the state could not stop illegal gambling, it should legalize it and earn revenue.
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I'll give you 1 million rupees.
Pour petrol on rapist/his parents/his children/his supporters/his house/his properties and burn them alive.