Women are taking to the streets in India’s capital. Why? | BBC News

Hundreds of women gathered in Delhi to protest the alleged gang-rape of a 17-year-old near the campus of Delhi University. The protest is one of several demonstrations held in the capital over the past week, following a series of reported sexual assaults and rape cases that made headlines. The video covers what sparked the protests, what protesters are demanding, accounts from some protesters, whether the protests are gaining momentum, reactions from the authorities, initiatives in recent years, and what happens when victims report a crime.

• Hundreds of women protested in Delhi over the alleged gang-rape of a 17-year-old near Delhi University's campus
• The protest is one of multiple demonstrations in the capital over the past week
• The video includes protester accounts, reactions from authorities and recent initiatives
• It also looks at what happens when victims report a crime

Hundreds of women have come together in Delhi to protest against the alleged gang-rape of a 17-year-old near Delhi university's campus. This is one of multiple protests that have been taking place in the capital over the past week, after a string of sexual assaults and rape cases have made headlines. In this video… 01:16 What sparked the protests? 01:57 What are the protesters demanding? 02:43 We hear from some protesters 03:24 Are the protests gaining momentum? 04:51 Reaction from the authorities 06:05 Initiatives in recent years 06:50 What happens when victims report a crime? Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #India #Delhi #BBCNews