Hundreds of women gathered in Delhi’s streets to protest after a 17‑year‑old was allegedly gang‑raped near Delhi University. The demonstration is part of a larger wave of protests across the capital triggered by a spate of sexual assault and rape cases. BBC correspondent Azadeh Moshiri spoke to participants who say they have felt unsafe for years. The protest underscores growing public demand for stronger protection of women and reforms in the criminal justice system. Authorities are under increasing pressure to address these concerns and restore public confidence.
Women protest in Delhi after string of sexual assaults
Hundreds of women have come together in Delhi to protest against the alleged gang‑rape of a 17‑year‑old near Delhi University’s campus.
This is one of multiple protests that have been taking place in the capital over the past week, after a string of sexual assaults and rape cases have made headlines.
BBC correspondent Azadeh Moshiri has been speaking to women at one of the protests who have told her they simply haven’t felt safe for years.
