Vikrant Massey advocates for capital punishment in rape cases depending on the case; ‘There are equally important issues that need to be looked into’

MUMBAI: In a recent interview, actor Vikrant Massey discussed the Justice Hema Committee report and stated that he believed rape and other heinous crimes deserve capital punishment. He stated that a woman's safety isn't restricted to a movie set and that he feels ashamed for being more secure than women around her.

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“I think I would just not narrow it down to a film set. Without discrediting what happened down south in the Malayalam film industry, without discrediting the Hema Committee… but I think I would not want to narrow it down to just what has happened down there. There are equally important issues that need to be looked into,” he told the popular news portal.

He added, “As a man, I feel ashamed when I say that I am far more secure than the opposite sex. Unfortunately, they are not as safe as I am and I think it’s about time that all of us collectively come together, and look at the rot within first to begin with because the change begins with you.”

Additionally, Vikrant also argued for capital punishment and stated, “Depending on the case, capital punishment could be granted. In the case of minors, it definitely should.” “But when I say this, a lot of us need to look at the rot within,” he added. “In the case of minors, I think capital punishment should be given and it should be fast-tracked,” he said. Vikrant did point out that in this context, human rights advocates and other significant perspectives are also needed.

Vikrant Massey is presently seen in Sector 36. Under the direction of up-and-debutant filmmaker Aditya Nimbalkar, Sector 36 takes audiences on a fascinating adventure as it follows Inspector Ram Charan Pandey (Deepak Dobriyal) as he transforms from a complacent cop to a determined hunter when justice becomes personal.

The enigmatic Prem Singh, played by Vikrant Massey, is the focal point of the story. He is a complex, dangerous character who hides in plain sight. Tension builds as Ram Charan's pursuit of Prem turns into a dangerous game of cat and mouse between the two characters.

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