People attend a candlelight vigil following the rape and murder of a young girl in New Delhi earlier in August. Photo: Reuters
People attend a candlelight vigil following the rape and murder of a young girl in New Delhi earlier in August. Photo: Reuters
India

Police in India charge priest, three others with rape, murder of Dalit girl, 9

  • The low-caste girl was allegedly assaulted and killed after going to fetch water at a crematorium on August 1
  • The four men, who face the death penalty, were officially charged by Delhi Police after witness testimony and ‘scientific, technical’ evidence

People attend a candlelight vigil following the rape and murder of a young girl in New Delhi earlier in August. Photo: Reuters
People attend a candlelight vigil following the rape and murder of a young girl in New Delhi earlier in August. Photo: Reuters
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