Women Take to Delhi Streets in Protest Over Cluster of Sexual Assaults

Mon Sep 28 2026 20:29:45 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Hundreds of Delhi women rally to demand protection after a 17‑year‑old’s alleged gang‑rape sparks nationwide outrage.

A wave of protests has erupted across India's capital as hundreds of women gather to demand action after a surge of sexual assaults, including a high‑profile case involving a 17‑year‑old near Delhi University. The rally reflects growing frustration over perceived safety lapses and inadequate policing. Demonstrators chant slogans and hold signs, calling for stricter law enforcement and better public awareness. The protests form part of a broader national outcry that has already seen arrests and demands for reforms. Authorities remain cautious, while activists push for immediate systemic change.

Hundreds of women gathered in Delhi’s streets on Friday, demanding action after a 17‑year‑old was allegedly gang‑raped near the university campus.

The protest is part of a series of demonstrations across the capital triggered by a recent string of sexual assaults and rape cases that have dominated headlines.

Women campaigned for stricter policing and better public safety, chanting slogans and holding signs that read “We are safe” and “Protect women.”

BBC correspondent Azadeh Moshiri spoke to demonstrators who said that they have never felt safe, calling for urgent reforms in law enforcement and community awareness.

The gathering reflects a growing national outcry, with activists demanding that authorities enact stronger measures against sexual violence and protect vulnerable citizens in public spaces.