Women in India blame police mishandling of cases for persistently high sexual crimes
It has been more than three months since the rape and murder of a junior doctor in Kolkata sparked outrage across India. A volunteer policeman is now on trial for the crimes. But concerns over police mishandling of sexual assault cases have done little to assure women of their safety. This International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, Neha Poonia looks at the victims and the system they say failed them.
*WARNING - some of our viewers may find this story distressing.
It has been more than three months since the rape and murder of a junior doctor in Kolkata sparked outrage across India. A volunteer policeman is now on trial for the crimes. But concerns over police mishandling of sexual assault cases have done little to assure women of their safety. This International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, Neha Poonia looks at the victims and the system they say failed them.
*WARNING - some of our viewers may find this story distressing.
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