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A brutal assault reignites fears over women's safety in India

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Deutsche Welle

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A string of sexual assault cases has revived questions about women's safety in India, fuelling fear, protests and demands for action.

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  • Reported by Deutsche Welle and published Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:31:00 UTC.

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