Two weeks ago, on September 14, a 19-year-old woman became a victim of a brutal gang rape, the news of which has sent shockwaves to the entire nation. According to NDTV, the woman hailing from Uttar Pradesh’s Hathras district was out on the fields to cut grass with her family when she was tortured and gang raped by four men.
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The woman’s brother told NDTV:
“My mother, sister and elder brother had gone to a field to get some grass. My brother went home earlier with a large bundle of grass, while my mother and sister continued to cut them. The women were a little far from each other. Four-five people came from behind, they threw my sister’s dupatta around her neck and dragged her inside the bajra field.”
“My mother realized she was missing and went looking for her. My sister was found unconscious. They had raped her,” he added. Following the brutal assault, she was admitted to AMU’s Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College and Hospital, reported News18.
The woman had suffered multiple fractures, her tongue was cut off and her legs were entirely paralyzed while her arms were partially paralyzed.
Terrible news to share this morning: the young Hathras gang rape survivor passed away this morning. The world can be a a cruel, cruel place.. Nirbhaya fund, beti bachao, tougher laws but when will things ever really change? RIP🙏🙏
— Rajdeep Sardesai (@sardesairajdeep) September 29, 2020
She was admitted to AIIMS Delhi yesterday morning after she showed no signs of improvement. But sadly, the woman succumbed to her injuries today. All four attackers were arrested and put behind bars. They will now also be charged with murder.
Commenting on the incident, UP minister Siddharth Nath Singh said:
The incident is very saddening. Our government stands with the victim's family. Investigation started immediately and four accused have been arrested. Strict action will be taken. Law will take its own course: Siddharth Nath Singh, state Minister on #Hathras rape incident. pic.twitter.com/74jSlIns7V
— The Times Of India (@timesofindia) September 29, 2020
2012 gang rape victim, Nirbhaya’s mother criticized the inhuman murder of the 19-year-old:
Watch | "I was reminded of 2012 again when I heard another daughter lost her life today. We can't bring her back but I assure her parents that we are with them" : Nirbhaya's mother on #HathrasCase pic.twitter.com/vQ18Y4EyRl
— NDTV (@ndtv) September 29, 2020
Several celebs also took to social media condemning the heinous crime and demanding justice for the deceased soul.
Angry & Frustrated!Such brutality in #Hathras gangrape.When will this stop?Our laws & their enforcement must be so strict that the mere thought of punishment makes rapists shudder with fear!Hang the culprits.Raise ur voice to safeguard daughters & sisters-its the least we can do
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) September 29, 2020
The culprits of this brutality & horrific crime should be hanged in public. #Hathras https://t.co/KHCnLqtGOh
— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) September 29, 2020
💔 Sad sad day. How much longer can this be allowed to go on .. #Hathras
— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) September 29, 2020
Shoot these rapists publicly, what is the solution to these gang rapes that are growing in numbers every year? What a sad and shameful day for this country. Shame on us we failed our daughters #RIPManishaValmiki
— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) September 29, 2020
#JusticeForHathrasVictim 🏹 everyone deserves to live with dignity. Punish the perpetrators.
— TheRichaChadha (@RichaChadha) September 29, 2020
हाथरस के घिनौने, दिल को दहला देने वाले सामूहिक बलात्कार की पीड़िता.. एक और निर्भया ने आज सुबह दम तोड़ दिया.. हमारी हैवानियत का कोई अंत नहीं है। हम एक बीमार अमानवीय समाज बन चुके हैं।। शर्मनाक. दुःखद
😥😥😥😥 #JusticeForHathrasVictim— Swara Bhasker (@ReallySwara) September 29, 2020
Another gangrape, another #nirbhaya it will not stop until accused are burned alive in public, there can be no mercy for such henious crime. How can this not make you angry. #JusticeForManisha #Hathras
— meera chopra (@MeerraChopra) September 29, 2020
From Nirbhaya to Hyderabad and now Hathras, nothing has changed.
The brutality of these crimes, the sheer monstrosity…our girls are dying at the hands of monsters.
Fast track courts, Nirbhaya fund, is anything working? Time to introspect. #StopThisShame #Hathras
— Zeba Warsi (@Zebaism) September 29, 2020
Let’s just hope justice is served at the earliest and the authorities come up with strict regulations to curb the increasing crimes against women in the country.