A 19-year-old Dalit (formerly untouchables) woman has died after she was allegedly gang raped by four upper-caste men, sparking outrage in India.
The woman was admitted to a hospital in Delhi two weeks ago with several serious injuries.
The attack occurred on 14 September in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh. Four men have been arrested.
The news of her death has prompted many in India to take to social media and demand justice.
Police told local media that the four men had dragged the victim to a field in Hathras district, where they allegedly raped her. She was grievously injured in the attack.
Hathras gang rape victim’s death sparks outrage
