Rape in India: Woman recounts sister's painful ordeal

A woman who was burned alive by her rapists and a rape victim who set herself on fire to protest police inaction have shone a spotlight on Unnao in India and how rural parts of the country are affected by the rape of its women.
Published
Jan 4, 2020, 5:00 am SGT
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UNNAO (Uttar Pradesh) • In a sparse mud hut, a 24-year-old woman sits with her face covered, trying to rein in her emotions.

It is hard for her to recount the death of her 21-year-old sister, who was set on fire by her alleged rapists just a short distance from their house.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on January 04, 2020, with the headline 'Woman recounts sister's painful ordeal'. Print Edition | Subscribe
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