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Rising crime against women: India must act now, says Woman activist

The horrifying incidents of rape and murder continue to plague India. In the wake of the reported assault of two women in Manipur, reports of such heinous crimes have been on the rise across the country. The most recent shocking incident took place in Manipur’s Imphal East, where an 18-year-old woman was abducted, assaulted, and gang-raped on May 15. In Jodhpur, Rajasthan, a 17-year-old Dalit girl was allegedly gang-raped by three college students.