Thousand of people have marched across India for the end of sexual abuse against women after several attacks and murders in the past month.
Mass rallies were held in the streets of major Indian cities after a lawmaker from India’s ruling party was arrested in connection with a teenager’s rape. Activists alleged slow investigations by authorities to solve cases and arrest perpetrators.
The rallies calling for justice echo protests held in 2012 against sexual violence Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who has promised to take action against the sexual violence.