Mass protests in India after suspected gang rape of teenager

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 2 Oct, 16:38 · Archive

Thousands of women are protesting across India following the suspected gang rape of a 17-year-old girl in New Delhi.

A suspected gang rape of a 17-year-old girl in an upscale neighbourhood of New Delhi has sparked mass protests across India. Thousands of women have taken to the streets calling for better safety measures for female students and demanding action on sexual violence.

Authorities have responded by introducing additional protective measures in the area. However, protesters argue that restricting women's access to public spaces is not the solution. The incident is part of a wider pattern of sexual assault cases that have renewed questions about women's safety in India.

How it is being reported

• 'Make our streets safer!' Mass women's protests sweep India over sexual violenceFrance 24 · 2 Oct, 15:57
• A brutal assault reignites fears over women's safety in IndiaDW News · 1 Oct, 13:31

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