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Delhi erupts in protests against gang-rape

Last updated on: December 19, 2012 22:53 IST

D
elhi witnessed a number of protest demonstrations and rallies on Wednesday against the horrific gang-rape of a 23-year-old girl in a moving bus on Sunday night.

The protestors demanded the strictest punishment for the accused and measures to ensure the safety of women in the national capital.

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Accused seeks the death penalty

Last updated on: December 19, 2012 22:53 IST

One of the six accused, Vinay, on Wednesday told the court, "I had beaten up the boy but did nothing with the girl" and went on to say "mujhe faansi de do (hang me).

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Delhi HC seeks report on probe

Last updated on: December 19, 2012 22:53 IST

The Delhi high court has sought a report from the city police on the progress of their probe into the incident.

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Home minister makes statement in Parliament

Last updated on: December 19, 2012 22:53 IST

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Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde has made a statement in Parliament on the steps taken by the government to ensure the safety of women.

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Punish him, says accused's father

Last updated on: December 19, 2012 22:53 IST

Hari Ram Kumar, the father of rape accused Vinay Kumar, has stated that his son should be punished severely if he is guilty of the heinous crime.

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