Krithi Kumari, a 24-year-old woman from Bihar, was the sole breadwinner for her family.

Q6. Krithi Kumari, a 24-year-old woman from Bihar, was the sole breadwinner for her family. Her parents, struggling with poverty, relied on her earnings to support the household. Despite the financial hardships, Krithi was a determined and hopeful individual, working diligently at a private company in Bangalore to secure a better future for her family. Krithi’s aspirations included securing a stable job and eventually getting married. She had recently started preparations for her marriage, having engaged in discussions with a prospective groom and his family. Her family was filled with hope and excitement for this new chapter in her life. Living in a paying guest (PG) facility in, Bangalore, Krithi was managing her responsibilities with resilience. The PG facility provided her with the necessary accommodation as she worked far from her hometown. Her presence in Bangalore was a symbol of hope for her family, who depended on her remittances to meet basic needs and sustain their modest lifestyle. On a fateful night, Krithi’s life was abruptly and violently cut short. The attacker, armed with a knife, entered the PG facility and committed a heinous crime. The attack was brutal, Krithi was stabbed multiple times and had her throat slit, horrifically ending her life. This occurred around 11:00 pm after Krithi had returned from her workplace. The attacker managed to gain entry into the building when the caretaker was absent and the main door was left open. The crime was discovered when other residents, disturbed by the commotion, raised an alarm. The attacker fled the scene, and Krithi’s tragic death was soon reported to the authorities. This tragic incident not only raises concerns about the specific case but also highlights broader issues related to women’s safety and societal attitudes towards gender-based violence.

In the given circumstances, address the following: [20M]

• Identify the key stakeholders and ethical issues involved in this case. How do societal attitudes and systemic issues contribute to incidents of violence against women? Being a responsible Civil Servant, what broader reforms would you recommend to improve women’s safety and address gender-based violence?

• Identify the key stakeholders and ethical issues involved in this case.

• How do societal attitudes and systemic issues contribute to incidents of violence against women?

• Being a responsible Civil Servant, what broader reforms would you recommend to improve women’s safety and address gender-based violence?

Reference: New Indian Express

• •Difficulty Level: Moderate*

Why the question: The Kirthi Kumari murder by her friend has been in the news lately. This issue raises several questions on women’s safety and the case study is part of ‘Case Study Fridays’. Key Demand of the question: To write about stakeholders, ethical issues, social attitudes leading to incidents, and measures that can be adopted. Structure of the answer: Introduction: Begin by giving context or start with NCRB data on women’s harassment. Body: First, identify stakeholders and list out the ethical issues involved in the case. Next, discuss what social and institutional factors lead to such crime on women. Lastly, explain the measures that you would propose to enhance women’s safety. Try to use ethical philosophy and quotes in case studies to fetch more marks. Conclusion: Conclude by summarising.

Why the question: The Kirthi Kumari murder by her friend has been in the news lately. This issue raises several questions on women’s safety and the case study is part of ‘Case Study Fridays’.

Key Demand of the question: To write about stakeholders, ethical issues, social attitudes leading to incidents, and measures that can be adopted.

Structure of the answer:

Introduction:

Begin by giving context or start with NCRB data on women’s harassment.

Body:

• First, identify stakeholders and list out the ethical issues involved in the case.

• Next, discuss what social and institutional factors lead to such crime on women.

• Lastly, explain the measures that you would propose to enhance women’s safety.

• Try to use ethical philosophy and quotes in case studies to fetch more marks.

Conclusion: Conclude by summarising.