# Women’s groups demand fast-track trial in Hailakandi gangrape-murder 2026-08-13T06:01:35+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Four women’s organisations in Guwahati on Wednesday demanded a fast-track trial and exemplary punishment for the accused in the alleged gangrape and murder of a 15-year-old girl in Hailakandi on August 1. The Asom Mahila Sangha, Pragatisheel Nari Sanstha, AIDWA and North East Network submitted a memorandum to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma through the district administration. The groups said that despite stronger laws after the 2012 Nirbhaya case, crimes against women persist due to inadequate enforcement, slow legal procedures and political protection for offenders. They urged the state to ensure speedy justice through a fast-track court. All five accused have been arrested. ## Coverage - assamtribune.com Tags: Assam, fast-track trial, Hailakandi gangrape, justice delay, women’s safety Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/womens-groups-demand-fast-track-trial-in-hailakandi-gangrape-murder/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/womens-groups-demand-fast-track-trial-in-hailakandi-gangrape-murder/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.