Police Boost Security in New Delhi as Protests Lead to Violence
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Police set up checkpoints in central New Delhi and shut several metro stations after two days of violent clashes with protesters angered by the gang-rape of a 23-year-old student on a city bus.
Authorities strengthened security and diverted traffic around India Gate, the venue of the demonstrations, causing snarls and delays for office goers. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh appealed for peace and calm in a statement today, assuring “all possible efforts to ensure security and safety to all women” in the country. All six men accused of raping and torturing the woman over a period of about 45 minutes on Dec. 16 have been arrested, police said.