Delhi gang rape victim dies in Singapore hospital
SINGAPORE: The 23-year-old girl, who was gang-raped and severely beaten on a bus in New Delhi died early Saturday at a Singapore hospital, after her horrific ordeal galvanized Indians to demand greater protection from sexual violence that impacts thousands of women every day.
She “passed away peacefully” with her family and officials of the Indian embassy by her side,” said Dr. Kevin Loh, the chief executive of Mount Elizabeth hospital where she had been treated since Thursday. “The Mount Elizabeth Hospital team of doctors, nurses and staff join her family in mourning her loss,” he said in a statement.
He said the woman had remained in an extremely critical condition since Thursday when she was flown to Singapore from India. “Despite all efforts by a team of eight specialists in Mount Elizabeth Hospital to keep her stable, her condition continued to deteriorate over these two days. She had suffered from severe organ failure following serious injuries to her body and brain. She was courageous in fighting for her life for so long against the odds but the trauma to her body was too severe for her to overcome.”
The woman and a male friend, who have not been identified, were traveling in a public bus after watching a film on the evening of Dec. 16 when they were attacked by six men who took turns to rape her. They also beat the couple and inserted an iron rod into her body resulting in severe organ damage. Both of them were then stripped and thrown off the bus, according to police.
Indian police have arrested six people in connection with the attack, which left the victim with severe internal injuries, a lung infection and brain damage. She also suffered from a heart attack while in hospital in India.
Indian High Commissioner, or ambassador, TCA Raghanvan told reporters that the scale of the injuries she suffered was “very grave” and in the end it “proved too much.
He said arrangements are being made to take her body back to India
The frightening nature of the crime shocked Indians, who have come out in their thousands for almost daily demonstrations, demanding stronger protection for women and death penalty for rape, which is now punishable by a maximum life imprisonment. Women face daily harassment across India, ranging from catcalls on the streets, groping and touching in public transport to rape.
But the tragedy has forced India to confront the reality that sexually assaulted women are often blamed for the crime, which forces them to keep quiet and not report it to authorities for fear of exposing their families to ridicule. Also, police often refuse to accept complaints from those who are courageous enough to report the rapes and the rare prosecutions that reach courts drag on for years.
After 10 days at a New Delhi hospital, the victim was brought to the Mount Elizabeth hospital, which specializes in multi-organ transplant. But by late Friday, the young woman’s condition had “taken a turn for the worse” and her vital signs had deteriorated. It was clear then that she would not survive long.
Indian attitudes toward rape are so entrenched that even politicians and opinion makers have often suggested that women should not go out at night or wear clothes that might be seen provocative.
Other politicians have come under fire for comments insulting the protesters and diminishing the crime.
On Friday, Abhijit Mukherjee, a national lawmaker and the son of India’s president, apologized for calling the protesters “highly dented and painted” women, who go from discos to demonstrations.
“I tender my unconditional apology to all the people whose sentiments got hurt,” he told media persons.
Separately, authorities in Punjab took action Thursday when an 18-year-old woman killed herself by drinking poison a month after she told police she was gang-raped.
State authorities suspended one police officer and fired two others on accusations they delayed investigating and taking action in the case. The three accused in the rape were only arrested Thursday night, a month after the crime was reported.
“This is a very sensitive crime, I have taken it very seriously,” said Paramjit Singh Gill, a top police officer in the city of Patiala.
The Press Trust of India reported that the woman was raped Nov. 13 and reported the attack to police Nov. 27. But police harassed the girl, asked her embarrassing questions and took no action against the accused, PTI reported, citing police sources.
Authorities in the eastern state of Chattiness also suspended a police officer on accusations he refused to register a rape complaint from a woman who said she had been attacked by a driver.
Protest against Delhi Bus Gang Rape case
Protest against Delhi Bus Gang Rape case
Protest against Delhi Bus Gang Rape case
Protest against Delhi Bus Gang Rape case
Protest against Delhi Bus Gang Rape case
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A courier delivers a wreath for an Indian rape victim at a funeral parlour in Singapore December 29, 2012. The woman, whose gang rape sparked protests and a national debate about violence against women in India, died of her injuries on Saturday, prompting a security lockdown in New Delhi and an acknowledgement from India’s prime minister that social change is needed. REUTERS/Edgar Su (SINGAPORE – Tags: CRIME LAW)
A girl holds a placard as she takes part in a protest rally in the southern Indian city of Hyderabad December 29, 2012. A woman whose gang rape sparked protests and a national debate about violence against women in India died of her injuries on Saturday, prompting a security lockdown in New Delhi and an acknowledgement from India’s prime minister that social change is needed. REUTERS/Krishnendu Halder (INDIA – Tags: CRIME LAW CIVIL UNREST)
Undertakers remove the body of an Indian rape victim from a van as they prepare to embalm her at a funeral parlour in Singapore December 29, 2012. The woman, whose gang rape sparked protests and a national debate about violence against women in India, died of her injuries on Saturday, prompting a security lockdown in New Delhi and an acknowledgement from India’s prime minister that social change is needed. REUTERS/Edgar Su (SINGAPORE – Tags: CRIME LAW)
Two Indian High Commission officials (L) sit near the coffin of an Indian rape victim as her body is being embalmed in the next room (R) at a funeral parlour in Singapore December 29, 2012. The woman, whose gang rape sparked protests and a national debate about violence against women in India, died of her injuries on Saturday, prompting a security lockdown in New Delhi and an acknowledgement from India’s prime minister that social change is needed. REUTERS/Edgar Su (SINGAPORE – Tags: CRIME LAW)
People shout slogans and hold placards during a protest in New Delhi December 29, 2012. An Indian woman whose gang rape in New Delhi triggered violent protests died of her injuries on Saturday in a Singapore hospital, bringing a security lockdown in Delhi and recognition from India’s prime minister that social change is needed. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi (INDIA – Tags: CIVIL UNREST CRIME LAW)
A girl puts flowers on the billboard at a bus stop during a protest march in New Delhi December 29, 2012. A woman whose gang rape sparked protests and a national debate about violence against women in India died of her injuries on Saturday, prompting a security lockdown in New Delhi and an acknowledgement from India’s prime minister that social change is needed. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui (INDIA – Tags: CIVIL UNREST CRIME LAW)
Indian High Commissioner to Singapore T.C.A. Raghavan speaks to journalists about passing of the Indian rape victim outside the ICU ward of Mount Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore December 29, 2012. The Indian gang-rape victim whose assault in New Delhi triggered nationwide protests has died, the Singapore hospital treating her said on Saturday. REUTERS/Edgar Su (SINGAPORE – Tags: HEALTH POLITICS OBITUARY)
A protester with gags tied around his mouth and forehead, takes part in a demonstration to mourn the death of a rape victim, who was assaulted in New Delhi, in Mumbai December 29, 2012. The Indian woman, whose gang rape sparked protests and a national debate about violence against women in India, died of her injuries on Saturday, prompting a security lockdown in New Delhi and an acknowledgement from India’s prime minister that social change is needed. REUTERS/Vivek Prakash (INDIA – Tags: CRIME LAW CIVIL UNREST)
Protesters hold a sign as they participate in a demonstration to mourn the death of a rape victim, who was assaulted in New Delhi, in Mumbai December 29, 2012. The Indian woman, whose gang rape sparked protests and a national debate about violence against women in India, died of her injuries on Saturday, prompting a security lockdown in New Delhi and an acknowledgement from India’s prime minister that social change is needed. REUTERS/Vivek Prakash (INDIA – Tags: CRIME LAW CIVIL UNREST)
A protester with a gag tied around her mouth takes part in a silent protest for a gang rape victim in New Delhi December 29, 2012. The Indian woman whose gang rape in New Delhi triggered violent protests died of her injuries on Saturday in a Singapore hospital, bringing a security lockdown in Delhi and recognition from India’s prime minister that social change is needed. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi (INDIA – Tags: CIVIL UNREST CRIME LAW TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)
Undertakers and hospital staff carry the body of the Indian rape victim into a van as they leave Mount Elizabeth Hospital for the morgue in Singapore December 29, 2012. The Indian gang-rape victim whose assault in New Delhi triggered nationwide protests has died, the Singapore hospital treating her said on Saturday. REUTERS/Edgar Su (SINGAPORE – Tags: HEALTH OBITUARY)
A police van carrying the body of the Indian rape victim leave Mount Elizabeth Hospital for the morgue in Singapore December 29, 2012. The Indian gang-rape victim whose assault in New Delhi triggered nationwide protests has died, the Singapore hospital treating her said on Saturday. REUTERS/Edgar Su (SINGAPORE – Tags: HEALTH OBITUARY)
A police officer pulls a barricade to close a road leading to the India Gate in New Delhi December 29, 2012. An Indian woman whose gang rape in New Delhi triggered violent protests died of her injuries on Saturday in a Singapore hospital, bringing a security lockdown in Delhi and recognition from India’s prime minister that social change is needed. The India Gate has been the epicenter of previous related protests. REUTERS/Ahmad Masood (INDIA – Tags: CIVIL UNREST CRIME LAW)
People light candles during a prayer ceremony for a gang rape victim who was assaulted in New Delhi, in Kolkata December 29, 2012. An Indian woman whose gang rape in New Delhi triggered violent protests died of her injuries on Saturday in a Singapore hospital, bringing a security lockdown in Delhi and recognition from India’s prime minister that social change is needed. REUTERS/Rupak De Chowdhuri (INDIA – Tags: CIVIL UNREST CRIME LAW RELIGION)
A member of the Rapid Action Force (RAF) pulls a barricade to close a road leading to the India Gate in New Delhi December 29, 2012. An Indian woman whose gang rape in New Delhi triggered violent protests died of her injuries on Saturday in a Singapore hospital, bringing a security lockdown in Delhi and recognition from India’s prime minister that social change is needed. The India Gate has been the epicenter of previous related protests. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui (INDIA – Tags: CIVIL UNREST CRIME LAW)
School children cross a closed road leading to the India Gate in New Delhi December 29, 2012. An Indian woman whose gang rape in New Delhi triggered violent protests died of her injuries on Saturday in a Singapore hospital, bringing a security lockdown in Delhi and recognition from India’s prime minister that social change is needed. The India Gate has been the epicenter of previous related protests. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui (INDIA – Tags: CIVIL UNREST CRIME LAW)
Policemen gather at the epicenter of previous protests near India Gate in New Delhi December 29, 2012. The Indian gang rape victim whose assault in New Delhi triggered nationwide protests died of her injuries on Saturday in a Singapore hospital, potentially threatening fresh protests in India where her case is a rallying point for women’s rights. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi (INDIA – Tags: CRIME LAW CIVIL UNREST)
A policewoman stands guard at a barricade to stop protesters, near India Gate in New Delhi December 29, 2012. The Indian gang rape victim whose assault in New Delhi triggered nationwide protests died of her injuries on Saturday in a Singapore hospital, potentially threatening fresh protests in India where her case is a rallying point for women’s rights. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi (INDIA – Tags: CRIME LAW CIVIL UNREST TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)
A policeman stands guard at a barricade to stop protesters, near India Gate in New Delhi December 29, 2012. The Indian gang rape victim whose assault in New Delhi triggered nationwide protests died of her injuries on Saturday in a Singapore hospital, potentially threatening fresh protests in India where her case is a rallying point for women’s rights. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi (INDIA – Tags: CRIME LAW CIVIL UNREST)
Police officers patrol a closed road leading to the India Gate in New Delhi December 29, 2012. An Indian woman whose gang rape in New Delhi triggered violent protests died of her injuries on Saturday in a Singapore hospital, bringing a security lockdown in Delhi and recognition from India’s prime minister that social change is needed. The India Gate has been the epicenter of previous related protests. REUTERS/Ahmad Masood (INDIA – Tags: CIVIL UNREST CRIME LAW)
Police officers patrol a closed road leading to the India Gate in New Delhi December 29, 2012. An Indian woman whose gang rape in New Delhi triggered violent protests died of her injuries on Saturday in a Singapore hospital, bringing a security lockdown in Delhi and recognition from India’s prime minister that social change is needed. The India Gate has been the epicenter of previous related protests. REUTERS/Ahmad Masood (INDIA – Tags: CIVIL UNREST CRIME LAW)
A woman walks past police officers standing guard in front of a closed road leading to the India Gate in New Delhi December 29, 2012. An Indian woman whose gang rape in New Delhi triggered violent protests died of her injuries on Saturday in a Singapore hospital, bringing a security lockdown in Delhi and recognition from India’s prime minister that social change is needed. The India Gate has been the epicenter of previous related protests. REUTERS/Ahmad Masood (INDIA – Tags: CIVIL UNREST CRIME LAW)
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