Hundreds protest in India to denounce government response to child rape case

A few hundred people continue to protest around government buildings in New Delhi, furious over claims that police acted unethically when dealing with the rape of a 5 year old girl.

According to Al-Jazeera News, the 100 protesters are furious that police allegedly ignored the victim’s parents when they said she was missing. 

Some reports say that police tried to offer the parents money to keep them quiet.

While the Indian public is demanding stricter laws, activists are saying that the government will need to focus on implementation to show that violence towards women and children will not be tolerated.

The victim’s doctor says she is responding well to treatment so far.

STORY WRITTEN BY: NATASHA TAGGART