Young Women Attempt March to Jantar Mantar Amid Safety Concerns in Delhi
· India · Indian Express, Times of India
Young women and students attempted a march from Andhra Bhavan Canteen towards Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Sunday to protest against rising crimes against women and demand accountability. The march followed demonstrations by independent journalists and protesters outside the Parliament Street police station demanding the registration of an FIR regarding alleged sexual harassment by Delhi Police officers. Protesters at the site voiced deep-seated concerns over safety in the capital, intensified by the recent alleged gangrape of a minor girl by men posing as police officers in a Delhi park. Students participating in the march highlighted ongoing restrictions and scrutiny faced by women in hostels and educational institutions across the city. The demonstration also coincided with ongoing protests demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged electoral irregularities.
Why it matters
The protests underscore mounting public anger and anxiety over women's safety in New Delhi, directly impacting students and residents who face tightening restrictions and rising security risks in the capital.
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