Stalin has called upon the educational institutions and firms not to cover up the complaints and the incidents of sexual offences against women and girl children.He also asked the authorities to act properly and responsibly, apart from urging the victims of sexual assault not to take any extreme steps but to fight and bring the perpetrators before the law."The government will take action against whoever exploits women sexually and give utmost importance to protect children and women," Stalin said.He said that the government has set a target to put an end to the crime against women and children.Stalin said the administrators of educational institutions and firms should take appropriate action on complaints. He also called upon the teachers and heads of educational institutions not to cover up any incidents of sexual assault against children to 'protect the reputation' of the institution.The Chief Minister appealed to the sexual assault survivors to contact the helpline '1098'.
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