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Nirbhaya case anniversary highlights ongoing women's safety concerns in India

Fourteen years after the brutal gang rape and murder of a young woman in New Delhi, known as Nirbhaya, concerns persist about women's safety in India. Recent reports of similar incidents, including the gang rape of a 17-year-old, suggest that progress in protecting women has been insufficient. The original incident led to significant public outcry and political repercussions, yet ongoing cases indicate that societal attitudes and safety measures still require substantial improvement. AI

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Nirbhaya case anniversary highlights ongoing women's safety concerns in India

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Biman Mukherji ·

    14 years after Nirbhaya gang rape horror, has India progressed on women’s safety?

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