The girl, who was gang-raped by six men in a moving bus in south Delhi on December 16, breathed her last at 2:15 am India time at Mount Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore. She was earlier treated at Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi.
As people's anger over the death of Delhi gang-rape victim spilled out into the streets, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday broke his silence on the ghastly incident calling for introspection and resolve to ensure the security and dignity of women.
“My heart goes out to the family of the young girl and millions of young Indians, families who work, hope and pray for a better India. We as a nation must reflect on the events of the days gone by,” Rahul said, offering his deep condolences to the young girl's family.
“As citizens, we must resolve to respect the dignity of women and follow the laws of the land. I join my mother and sister in offering deep felt condolences to the young girl's family, My thoughts and prayers are with the family,” Rahul said in his message.
The girl, who was gang-raped by six men in a moving bus in south Delhi on December 16, breathed her last at 2:15 am India time at Mount Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore. She was earlier treated at Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi.
The Delhi police ramped up security to prevent any potential flare-up of violence or protests as the gang-rape victim died of her injuries in a Singapore hospital.
Entire Central Vista including Rajpath, Vijay Chowk and all roads leading to India Gate will be closed for general traffic.
Ten stations Pragati Maidan, Mandi House, Barakhamba Road, Rajiv Chowk, Patel Chowk, Central Secretariat, Udyog Bhawan, Race Course, Khan Market and Jorbagh will remain closed.
A large number of police personnel were deployed at Rajpath, the stretch connecting India Gate and Raisina Hill, where larges scale protests were witnessed last weekend, and roads leading to this was closed.
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