Photos: Indian protesters demand safety for women
December 22, 2012
Indian demonstrators shout slogans during a protest calling for better safety for women following the rape of a student last week, in front of the Government Secretariat and Presidential Palace in New Delhi on December 22, 2012. Indian police on December 22 baton-charged, tear-gassed and fired water cannon at demonstrators who were demanding better safety for women following the brutal gang-rape of a student last weekend. Thousands of protesters, who rallied at the India Gate monument in the heart of the Indian capital and surged toward the president's palace, were calling for stepped-up security for women across the country. SAJJAD HUSSAIN/AFP/Getty Images
Demonstrators react as police unleash water cannon during a protest calling for better safety for women following the rape of a student last week, in front of the Government Secretariat and Presidential Palace in New Delhi on December 22, 2012. Indian police on December 22 baton-charged, tear-gassed and fired water cannon at demonstrators who were demanding better safety for women following the brutal gang-rape of a student last weekend. Thousands of protesters, who rallied at the India Gate monument in the heart of the Indian capital and surged toward the president's palace, were calling for stepped-up security for women across the country. RAVEEN DRAN/AFP/Getty Images
Indian flag is seen as protesters gather near the Presidential Palace during a protest in New Delhi, India, Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012. Police in India's capital used tear gas and water cannons Saturday to push back thousands of people who tried to march to the presidential mansion to protest the recent gang rape and brutal beating of a 23-year-old student on a moving bus. (AP Photo/Tsering Topgyal)
Indian police are seen through the broken winshield of a police vehicle, inflicted by rock-throwing demonstrators, during a protest calling for better safety for women following the rape of a student last week, in front of the Government Secretariat and Presidential Palace in New Delhi on December 22, 2012. Indian police on December 22 baton-charged, tear-gassed and fired water cannon at demonstrators who were demanding better safety for women following the brutal gang-rape of a student last weekend. Thousands of protesters, who rallied at the India Gate monument in the heart of the Indian capital and surged toward the president's palace, were calling for stepped-up security for women across the country. RAVEEN DRAN/AFP/Getty Images
Indian students try to break through a police barricade to reach the residence of Delhi state government Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit during a protest in New Delhi, India, Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012. The hours-long gang-rape and near-fatal beating of a 23-year-old student on a bus in New Delhi triggered outrage and anger across the country Wednesday as Indians demanded action from authorities who have long ignored persistent violence and harassment against women. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)
Demonstrators shout slogans as police use water cannons to disperse them near the presidential palace during a protest rally in New Delhi December 22, 2012. Indian police used batons, tear gas and water cannon to turn back thousands of people marching on the presidential palace on Saturday in intensifying protests against the gang-rape of a woman on the streets and on social media. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi
A policeman wields his baton against a demonstrator near the presidential palace during a protest rally in New Delhi December 22, 2012. Indian police used batons, tear gas and water cannon to turn back thousands of people marching on the presidential palace on Saturday in intensifying protests against the gang-rape of a woman on the streets and on social media. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi
Policewomen detain a demonstrator near the presidential palace during a protest rally in New Delhi December 22, 2012. Indian police used batons, tear gas and water cannon to turn back thousands of people marching on the presidential palace on Saturday in intensifying protests against the gang-rape of a woman on the streets and on social media. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi
Activists of the All India Democratic Womenís Association and Young Womenís Christian Association (YWCA) and other people shout slogans as they take part in a protest march from the Presidential Palace to India Gate in New Delhi, India, Friday, Dec. 21, 2012. The gang-rape and beating of a 23-year-old student by six men on a bus in New Delhi triggered outrage and anger across the country for the fifth day in a row, as Indians demanded action from authorities who have long ignored persistent violence and harassment against women. (AP Photo)
Indian activists shout slogans outside police headquarters during a protest in New Delhi on December 19, 2012, following the gang-rape of a student on December 16. Four people, including the bus driver, have so far been arrested, while a hunt is ongoing for two other suspects. The attack sparked new calls for greater security for women in New Delhi, which registered 568 rapes in 2011 compared with 218 in India's financial capital Mumbai the same year. SAJJAD HUSSAIN/AFP/Getty Images
Indian protesters climb flag posts and shout slogans during a protest in New Delhi, India, Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012. Police in India's capital used tear gas and water cannons Saturday to push back thousands of people who tried to march to the presidential mansion to protest the recent gang rape and brutal beating of a 23-year-old student on a moving bus. (AP Photo/Tsering Topgyal)
Indian activists listen a speech outside Delhi's chief minister residence during a protest in New Delhi on December 19, 2012, following the gang-rape of a student on December 16. Four people, including the bus driver, have so far been arrested, while a hunt is ongoing for two other suspects. The attack sparked new calls for greater security for women in New Delhi, which registered 568 rapes in 2011 compared with 218 in India's financial capital Mumbai the same year. SAJJAD HUSSAIN/AFP/Getty Images
An Indian woman, left, teaches young girls martial arts at a self defense program in New Delhi, India, Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012. The hours-long gang-rape and near-fatal beating of a 23-year-old student on a bus in New Delhi triggered outrage and anger across the country as Indians demanded action from authorities who have long ignored persistent violence and harassment against women. (AP Photo/Tsering Topgyal)
Indian women activists collect signatures during a campaign against the atrocities on women at the Churchgate train station in Mumbai, India, Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012. Lawmakers, rights groups and citizens across India expressed outrage Wednesday over the gang rape of a woman on a bus in New Delhi and are urging the government to crack down on crimes against women.The outpouring of anger is unusual in a country where attacks against women are often ignored and rarely prosecuted. (AP Photo/Rajanish Kakade)
Women supporters of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) stage a protest over the gang rape and beating of a young woman in New Delhi, India, Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012. Lawmakers, rights groups and citizens across India expressed outrage Wednesday over the latest incident of gang rape which occurred in a bus in New Delhi and are urging the government to crack down on crimes against women. The outpouring of anger is unusual in a country where attacks against women are often ignored and rarely prosecuted. (AP Photo/ Saurabh Das)
Indian people hold candles as they participate in a candlelight vigil outside the hospital where the victim of a recent rape is being treated, in New Delhi, India, Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012. The hours-long gang-rape and near-fatal beating of a 23-year-old student on a bus in New Delhi triggered outrage and anger across the country as Indians demanded action from authorities who have long ignored persistent violence and harassment against women. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)
An Indian girl helps the other light her candle during a candle light vigil in Mumbai, India, Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012. The hours-long gang-rape and near-fatal beating of a 23-year-old student on a bus in New Delhi triggered outrage and anger across the country as Indians demanded action from authorities who have long ignored persistent violence and harassment against women. (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool)
Indians stage a candlelight vigil for the fast recovery of a young woman as she fights for her life at a hospital after being brutally raped and tortured, in New Delhi, India, Friday, Dec. 21, 2012. Indian officials announced Friday a broad campaign to protect women in New Delhi following the recent gang rape and brutal beating of a 23-year-old student on a moving bus in the capital. (AP Photo/ Saurabh Das)
Students from various institutions seek capital punishment for rapists as they stage a candlelight vigil in New Delhi, India, Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012. The hours-long gang-rape and near fatal beating of a 23-year-old student on a bus in New Delhi triggered outrage and anger across the country Wednesday as Indians demanded action from authorities who have long ignored persistent violence and harassment against women. (AP Photo/Saurabh Das)
A demonstrator lights candles near the presidential palace during a protest rally in New Delhi December 22, 2012. Indian police used batons, tear gas and water cannon to turn back thousands of people marching on the presidential palace on Saturday in intensifying protests against the gang-rape of a woman on the streets and on social media. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi
Face of an Indian auto-rickshaw driver is reflected on the side mirror as he watches protesters block a main road outside the Delhi Police headquarters during a protest in New Delhi, India, Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012. The hours-long gang-rape and near fatal beating of a 23-year-old physical therapy student in a bus in New Delhi triggered outrage and anger across the country Wednesday as Indians demanded action from authorities who have long ignored persistent violence and harassment against women. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)
A policeman talks with demonstrators gathered outside the police headquarters as they protest against the gang-rape of a student in New Delhi on December 19, 2012. Four people, including the bus driver, have so far been arrested, while a hunt is ongoing for two other suspects. The attack sparked new calls for greater security for women in New Delhi, which registered 568 rapes in 2011 compared with 218 in India's financial capital Mumbai the same year. SAJJAD HUSSAIN/AFP/Getty Images
Women supporters of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) shout slogans during a protest over the gang rape of a woman in New Delhi, India, Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012. Lawmakers, rights groups and citizens across India expressed outrage Wednesday over the gang rape of a woman on a bus in New Delhi and are urging the government to crack down on crimes against women. The outpouring of anger is unusual in a country where attacks against women are often ignored and rarely prosecuted. (AP Photo/ Saurabh Das)
A demonstrator shouts slogans during a protest rally near the presidential palace in New Delhi December 22, 2012. Indian police used batons, tear gas and water cannon to turn back thousands of people marching on the presidential palace on Saturday in intensifying protests against the gang-rape of a woman on the streets and on social media. REUTERS/Ahmad Masood
Police try to block demonstrators near the presidential palace during a protest rally in New Delhi December 22, 2012. Indian police used batons, tear gas and water cannon to turn back thousands of people marching on the presidential palace on Saturday in intensifying protests against the gang-rape of a woman on the streets and on social media. REUTERS/Mansi Thapliyal
Indian demonstrators push against a police barricade during a protest calling for better safety for women following the rape of a student last week, in front of the Government Secretariat and Presidential Palace in New Delhi on December 22, 2012. Indian police on December 22 baton-charged, tear-gassed and fired water cannon at demonstrators who were demanding better safety for women following the brutal gang-rape of a student last weekend. Thousands of protesters, who rallied at the India Gate monument in the heart of the Indian capital and surged toward the president's palace, were calling for stepped-up security for women across the country. SAJJAD HUSSAIN/AFP/Getty Images
Indian demonstrators shout slogans during a protest calling for better safety for women following the rape of a student last week, in front of the Government Secretariat and Presidential Palace in New Delhi on December 22, 2012. Indian police on December 22 baton-charged, tear-gassed and fired water cannon at demonstrators who were demanding better safety for women following the brutal gang-rape of a student last weekend. Thousands of protesters, who rallied at the India Gate monument in the heart of the Indian capital and surged toward the president's palace, were calling for stepped-up security for women across the country. SAJJAD HUSSAIN/AFP/Getty Images
Indian schoolchildren hold placards and shout slogans during a protest against the Dec. 16 gang rape and beating of a young woman on a city bus in New Delhi, India, Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012. Police in Indiaís capital used tear gas and water cannons Saturday to push back thousands of people who tried to march to the presidential mansion to protest the recent gang rape and brutal beating of a 23-year-old student on a moving bus. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)
Protesters hold up banners near the Presidential Palace in New Delhi, India, Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012. Police used tear gas and water cannons to push back thousands of people who tried to march to the presidential mansion to protest the recent gang rape and brutal beating of a 23-year-old student on a moving bus. (AP Photo/Saurabh Das)
An Indian woman watches a candlelight vigil outside the hospital, where the recent rape victim is being treated, in New Delhi, India, Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012. The hours-long gang-rape and near-fatal beating of a 23-year-old student on a bus in New Delhi triggered outrage and anger across the country as Indians demanded action from authorities who have long ignored persistent violence and harassment against women. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)
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