Nirbhaya gang-rape a case that shocked India

This year, the government has allocated Rs. 200 crore to the fund set up in memory of Nirbhaya. The Nirbhaya fund, as it is known, supports government initiatives to protect women and children from sexual crimes and provide compensation for survivors.

The Nirbhaya case had drawn visceral response from the nation. Protests and candlelight marches held across all metros. The biggest of these were held in Delhi, where thousands of students braved tear gas shells and water cannons at the India Gate in bitter winter.

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(Sourced from agencies, feature image courtesy:oneindia.com)