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Indian activists say sexual violence response must target men, not restrict women

Tuesday, 29 September 2026, 08:48 · 1 min read

After a viral video of men allegedly molesting two teenagers in Jamui, Bihar, and the alleged gang rape of a 17-year-old in a Delhi park by men posing as police, authorities restricted access to public parks and a leading women's college (Lady Shri Ram College) briefly moved classes online. Activists and students, including those who have protested in Delhi, argue such measures put the burden of safety on women and call instead for better lighting, toilets and housing, tougher accountability for politicians accused of harassment, and efforts to change how boys are raised. The debate matters because a recent survey found 65% of women in New Delhi and 29% in Bengaluru faced public harassment in the past year, suggesting curbs on women's movement do not address the root causes.

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The Guardian — From Jamui to Delhi, the burden of safety from sexual assault cannot fall on women ↗︎
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