Delhi Gang Rape Survivor Refuses Hospital Admission Due to Family Responsibilities
‘Who will cook at home': Why Delhi bus gang rape survivor refused to get admitted to hospital
Hindustan Times
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A 30-year-old woman was gang-raped in a moving bus in Rani Bagh, Delhi, reviving memories of the 2012 Nirbhaya case. Despite serious injuries, she declined hospital admission, citing the need to care for her children, as her husband suffers from Tuberculosis.
- 01The incident occurred in northwest Delhi's Rani Bagh area, echoing the infamous 2012 Nirbhaya case.
- 02The woman was assaulted for nearly two hours by the bus driver and conductor.
- 03She refused hospital admission to care for her three young daughters.
- 04The accused have been arrested and the bus has been seized for investigation.
- 05The case highlights ongoing issues of women's safety in public transport.
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A 30-year-old woman was gang-raped in a moving bus in Rani Bagh, northwest Delhi, on Monday night, reviving memories of the notorious 2012 Nirbhaya case. The woman, who works at a factory in Mangolpuri and lives in Pitampura, was returning home when she was attacked by the bus driver, Umesh, and conductor, Ramendra. They assaulted her for nearly two hours as the bus traveled towards Nangloi before abandoning her near the Nangloi Metro station. Despite sustaining serious injuries, she refused hospital admission, stating that she needed to cook for her children, as her husband suffers from Tuberculosis and is unable to help. The police have arrested the accused and seized the bus for further investigation, including reviewing CCTV footage along the route. The incident underscores the persistent issues of safety for women in public transportation in India.
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This incident highlights the ongoing safety concerns for women using public transport in Delhi, prompting discussions on the need for improved security measures.
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