Mainpuri, Oct. 13 -- Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Dimple Yadav expressed concern over the Durgapur gangrape case, and said that crimes against women are rising across the country.

Yadav called for strict action and a national-level effort to ensure women's safety.

Speaking to ANI on Monday, Dimple Yadav said, "Crimes against women are continuously increasing across the country. There should be a system in place where the strictest possible action is taken. Work should be done from a national perspective on how to create a safe environment for women."

On October 12, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee made a controversial remark advising colleges not to allow girls to go outside at night.

"I'm shocked to see the incident, but private...