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Students shout slogans during a protest against a vicious gang rape on Dec. 24 in New Delhi. Police closed roads in an attempt to end a week of demonstrations against the brutal gang rape of a student on Dec. 16. The signs read, "Change attitude toward women and not the way they dress," "India will not withstand insult to women" and "Whether the country ends or not all rape cases should come to an end."
Students shout slogans during a protest against a vicious gang rape on Dec. 24 in New Delhi. Police closed roads in an attempt to end a week of demonstrations against the brutal gang rape of a student on Dec. 16. The signs read, "Change attitude toward women and not the way they dress," "India will not withstand insult to women" and "Whether the country ends or not all rape cases should come to an end."
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Police escort demonstrators.
Police escort demonstrators.
Altaf Qadri, AP
A monkey sits on the head of a demonstrator during a protest demanding safety for women.
A monkey sits on the head of a demonstrator during a protest demanding safety for women.
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A woman shouts slogans during a protest against a brutal gang rape.
A woman shouts slogans during a protest against a brutal gang rape.
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Schoolgirls watch a demonstration.
Schoolgirls watch a demonstration.
Altaf Qadri, AP
A demonstrator argues with a police officer at a roadblock in New Dehli. Police closed roads in an attempt to end to a week of demonstrations against the gang rape of a 23-year-old student.
A demonstrator argues with a police officer at a roadblock in New Dehli. Police closed roads in an attempt to end to a week of demonstrations against the gang rape of a 23-year-old student.
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Demonstrators shout anti-government slogans during a protest demanding safety for women.
Demonstrators shout anti-government slogans during a protest demanding safety for women.
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A protester shouts slogans during a demonstration against the rape of a student.
A protester shouts slogans during a demonstration against the rape of a student.
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Demonstrators protest against the rape of a student in New Delhi.
Demonstrators protest against the rape of a student in New Delhi.
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Police block a road in New Delhi.
Police block a road in New Delhi.
Tsering Topgyal, AP
Members of the All India Democratic Students Organization protest against the brutal gang rape of a woman in Ahmadabad, India.
Members of the All India Democratic Students Organization protest against the brutal gang rape of a woman in Ahmadabad, India.
Ajit Solanki, AP
Riot police block a road leading to the India Gate monument.
Riot police block a road leading to the India Gate monument.
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Protesters shield themselves as Indian police prepare to beat them with sticks during a Dec. 23 demonstration near India Gate in New Delhi.
Protesters shield themselves as Indian police prepare to beat them with sticks during a Dec. 23 demonstration near India Gate in New Delhi.
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A protester in New Delhi chants slogans as she braces herself against police water canons during a protest against the Indian government's reaction to recent rape incidents in the nation.
A protester in New Delhi chants slogans as she braces herself against police water canons during a protest against the Indian government's reaction to recent rape incidents in the nation.
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College students rally at the India Gate monument in the heart of New Delhi. Protesters in India are seeking better safety for women.
College students rally at the India Gate monument in the heart of New Delhi. Protesters in India are seeking better safety for women.
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Protesters shield themselves as Indian police beat them with sticks during a violent demonstration near the India Gate against a gang rape and brutal beating of a 23-year-old student on a bus last week in New Delhi.
Protesters shield themselves as Indian police beat them with sticks during a violent demonstration near the India Gate against a gang rape and brutal beating of a 23-year-old student on a bus last week in New Delhi.
Kevin Frayer, AP
Indian demonstrators are hit by water cannon during a protest calling for more safety for women following the rape of a student last week. In the biggest protest so far, several thousand college students rallied in the heart of the capital where they were baton-charged, water cannoned and tear gassed by the police.
Indian demonstrators are hit by water cannon during a protest calling for more safety for women following the rape of a student last week. In the biggest protest so far, several thousand college students rallied in the heart of the capital where they were baton-charged, water cannoned and tear gassed by the police.
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Indian demonstrators argue with police in front the India Gate monument.
Indian demonstrators argue with police in front the India Gate monument.
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Indian police fire tear gas at demonstrators during a protest calling for more safety for women.
Indian police fire tear gas at demonstrators during a protest calling for more safety for women.
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Indian demonstrators stone an escaping police vehicle as night falls.
Indian demonstrators stone an escaping police vehicle as night falls.
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Indian police officers detain a protester.
Indian police officers detain a protester.
Mustafa Quraishi, AP
Indian students hold candles to condemn the gang-rape of a student in New Delhi last week during a protest in Allahabad, India.
Indian students hold candles to condemn the gang-rape of a student in New Delhi last week during a protest in Allahabad, India.
Rajesh Kumar Singh, AP
Indian anti-riot policemen stand guard at the India Gate monument during a violent protest.
Indian anti-riot policemen stand guard at the India Gate monument during a violent protest.
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