NEW DELHI: Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachchan on Monday said those accused of rape must be lynched as Rajya Sabha members raised the issue gruesome rape and brutal murder of a 27-year old veterinarian in Hyderabad last week.

The senior leaders called for fast-tracking the case and exemplary punishment for the culprits.

"People now want the government to give a proper and definite answer. These types of people [the accused in rape case] need to be brought in public and lynched," Bachchan said in the Upper House.

Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Rajya Sabha, Ghulam Nabi Azad, said that many legislations had been enacted in the past to deal with such heinous crimes but it was time for people from across society to rise against such acts of brutality.

Trinamool member Shantanu Sen said that strong steps must be taken by bringing legislation, by setting up fast-track courts and exemplary punishment.

"The punishment should be publicized so that people think twice before committing such a heinous crime," Sen said.

The Zero Hour started in the House with discussion and suggestions for safety of girls and women in India.