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Minister condemns cruel crimes against vulnerable

From FBC News · () English

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  • Fiji's Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection, Sashi Kiran, condemned recent robberies targeting vulnerable individuals.
  • Kiran described such crimes as cruel, inhumane, and unacceptable, emphasizing the need to protect those most at risk.
  • The minister's remarks follow an alleged robbery of an 80-year-old man, highlighting ongoing concerns about community safety.

Fiji's Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection, Sashi Kiran, has strongly condemned a recent spate of robberies and burglaries, particularly those affecting vulnerable members of the community. She labeled these acts as "cruel, inhumane, and completely unacceptable," underscoring the government's stance against preying on those most at risk.

Kiran's firm words come in the wake of an alleged robbery targeting an 80-year-old man, Mahendra Nath. This incident, among others, has fueled serious concerns about rising crime rates and the safety of elderly and other vulnerable citizens across the nation.

The minister's statement highlights a critical issue of community safety and protection for the elderly and socially vulnerable. The government aims to address these crimes, which disproportionately impact those least able to defend themselves, by reinforcing its commitment to safeguarding all citizens.

it is cruel, inhumane and completely unacceptable to target vulnerable people.

— Sashi KiranMinister for Women, Children and Social Protection's comments on recent robberies.
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