Indian activists protest against an alleged gang rape of a 19-year-old Dalit woman in Bhopal. Photo: EPA
Indian activists protest against an alleged gang rape of a 19-year-old Dalit woman in Bhopal. Photo: EPA
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Indian police accused of forcing cremation of Hathras Dalit gang-rape victim

  • The teenage victim had suffered serious injuries in a brutal sexual attack two weeks ago, and died on Tuesday, sparking widespread anger across the country
  • Her family said her body was seized upon its arrival at their home village by the police, who ordered the cremation to go ahead against the family’s wishes

Indian activists protest against an alleged gang rape of a 19-year-old Dalit woman in Bhopal. Photo: EPA
Indian activists protest against an alleged gang rape of a 19-year-old Dalit woman in Bhopal. Photo: EPA
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