Indians protest against doctor's rape and murder

After a night of protests across India over the rape and murder of a young doctor in Kolkata, Mr Modi demanded swift punishment for those who committed what he called monstrous acts against women. We bring together women there to share their concerns over insecurity and violence against women.

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Presenter: Lukwesa Burak.

(Photo: Protest in Kolkata over an alleged rape and murder incident at RG Kar Medical College, India - 15 Aug 2024. Credit: PIYAL ADHIKARY/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)