Singh Pledges Justice as Rape Victim Taken to Singapore
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India’s Prime Minister Manmohan Singh vowed expeditious prosecution of the accused in the gang rape of a student in New Delhi as the victim’s condition remained “extremely critical” in a Singapore hospital.
Singh said his government will examine current laws and punishments for such aggravated crimes against women as he moved to maintain calm after the attack that sparked two days of rioting and prompted police to shut down some subway stations. Amid reports of more cases of sexual assault, a retired judge of the Delhi High Court will investigate the incident and fix lapses, while a panel headed by a former Supreme Court judge will review the laws.