India gang-rape suspects charged with murder

[DreamGypsy]

From Aljazerra: http://www.aljazeera.com/news/asia/2013/01/2013136479133397.html

Five men charged with rape and murder of 23-year-old student, with police saying they will push for death penalty.

The case has galvanized a wave of protests against gender violence across India

Indian police have filed rape and murder charges against five men accused in the gang rape of a woman on a New Delhi bus last month.

Police said on Thursday they plan to push for the death penalty in the case.

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Police arrested six people in the case and filed charges at a new fast-track court in south Delhi to deal specifically with crimes against women, police spokesman Rajan Bhagat said.

The December 16 attack on the woman, who later died of her injuries, has caused outrage across India and sparked demands for tough new rape laws, better police protection for women and a sustained campaign to change
society's views about women.

[Tsiyu]

1. K&R

The new "fast track" court is a good idea.