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Delhi Women Rally for Safety After Alleged Gang‑Rape

Hundreds of women in Delhi march demanding protection after a 17‑year‑old’s alleged gang‑rape near university campus.

Source: bbc.co.uk1 min read

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Hundreds of Delhi women gather to protest against a recent alleged gang‑rape of a 17‑year‑old near the university. Their rally joins a week‑long wave of demonstrations following a series of sexual assaults that have gripped the capital. BBC correspondent Azadeh Moshiri notes that many protestors feel unsafe and yearn for stronger security measures. The protests underscore growing public demand for policy change and law enforcement accountability. Delhi’s streets now echo with voices calling for safety and justice.

Hundreds of women in Delhi have marched in protest after a 17‑year‑old was allegedly gang‑raped near a university campus.

The demonstration is part of a wave of rallies across the city triggered by a string of sexual assaults that have dominated headlines for the past week.

BBC journalist Azadeh Moshiri spoke to attendees who said they “forgot to feel safe” for years, demanding stronger security and legal reform.

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