Hathras case: UN expresses concern says women at greater risk of violence

The UN in India Monday voiced concern over the continuing cases of sexual violence against women and girls in the country and said the rape and murder cases in Hathras and Balrampur remind that disadvantaged social groups are at a greater risk of gender-based violence.

The External Affairs Ministry reacted strongly to the statement, saying the UN Resident Coordinator in India should be aware that these cases have been taken extremely seriously by the government and asserted that any unnecessary comments by an external agency are best avoided since the investigation process is still underway.

In a statement, UN Resident Coordinator in