A brutal assault reignites fears over women's safety in India
A string of sexual assault cases has revived questions about women's safety in India, fuelling fear, protests and demands for action.
A recent gang rape of a 17-year-old girl in New Delhi has reignited concerns over women's safety across India. Three men posing as police officers abducted the teenager at gunpoint to a secluded part of the Aastha Kunj Park. Since the incident, security around New Delhi's parks has been enhanced with improved lighting, increased patrols, and better surveillance.
Anita Kunwar, an 18-year-old college student from East Delhi, expressed that women and girls are now extremely cautious and deeply concerned about their safety. Deepika Singh, a university student, highlighted that such crimes appear to be normalized, which she finds sickening. Protesters marched in New Delhi demanding better safety in public spaces, emphasizing that their bodies are their own and that they shouldn't have to live in fear. However, many women continue to travel, questioning if their safety can ever be guaranteed.
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