New Delhi, Oct. 6 -- 'Do not yield to pressure from human rights groups while taking firm action'

The Supreme Court (SC) has told the Delhi Police to create a fear among those prone to committing sexual crimes, saying offenders must know that they would face severe consequences for such acts.Hearing a batch of matters relating to recent rape cases in Delhi and surrounding areas, including the gang-rape of a minor on a sleeper bus, the Court yesterday directed the Police to focus first on colleges where girl students are being harassed by hooligans.The Court also asked the Police to act against thousands of illegal eateries across Delhi, which it said had become gathering places for anti-social elements, with liquor being consumed at severa...