The Heat: Violence Against Women in India

The rape and murder of a trainee doctor in the Indian city of Kolkata last month sparked nationwide protests, and reignited public outrage over sexual violence against women. According to India’s latest available statistics, a rape is committed there every 16 minutes. What’s behind so many cases of rape in the country? #heat #india #sexualviolence #kolkata Joining the discussion: Shruti Kapoor is the founder of Sayfty Trust and a gender equality activist.  Tushar Gupta is a political analyst.  Noopur Tiwari is a journalist and founder of the platform Smashboard.  Watch CGTN LIVE on your computer, tablet or mobile https://cgtnamerica.vhx.tv/videos/hd-live-broadcasts Subscribe to CGTN America on YouTube Follow CGTN America: Twitter: @cgtnamerica Facebook: @cgtnamerica Instagram: @cgtnamerica TikTok: @newstoks This material is distributed by MediaLinks TV, LLC on behalf of CCTV. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.