Will a death sentence deter rapists in India?

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Channel: The Newsmakers · 2018 · People & Blogs

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Protesters are calling for the death sentence in the rape and murder case of Asifa Bano. Their anger isn't the result of just one incident; the government is facing a wave of criticism for not preventing a plague of sexual assault. So could Asifa's death be a turning point?

Guests:
Salman Anees Soz
Spokesman, Indian Congress Party

Elsa Marie D'Silva.
Human rights activist, SafeCity

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