4 hrs ago
LSR Students Demand Safety After Rape and Shooting
A student at Lady Shri Ram College says girls often have to think carefully about staying safe.
She carries pepper spray because she feels it is necessary.
She also describes being flashed by a man when she was 18.
This week, a minor was reportedly gang-raped near the college, and firing was reported near its back gate.
A man accused of rape was found close to the college.
Hundreds of students protested outside the college on Wednesday.
The writer says girls should be able to study, travel and dress without constant fear.
She wants safety to come from better public spaces and policing, not only from precautions women take themselves.
A student describes carrying pepper spray and constantly assessing risks while living in New Delhi.
She says a minor was allegedly gang-raped at Aastha Kunj Park, about 2 km from Lady Shri Ram College.
Firing was reported near LSR’s back gate, and a man accused of rape was found about 50 metres away.
Hundreds of LSR and other University of Delhi students protested outside the college on Wednesday.
The writer calls for working streetlights, preventive police patrols, accurate media reporting and a safer city.
- Who
- A student writer at Lady Shri Ram College and hundreds of LSR and other University of Delhi students.
- What
- Students protested after news of a minor’s alleged gang rape near the college and firing near its back gate.
- Where
- Near Lady Shri Ram College in New Delhi, including Aastha Kunj Park and the college’s back gate.
- When
- The incidents were reported this week; the protest took place on Wednesday.
- Why
- Students sought safety and accountability and called for better lighting, preventive police patrols and safer public spaces.
Key facts
- College
- Lady Shri Ram College
- University
- University of Delhi
- Reported rape location
- Aastha Kunj Park
- Distance from college
- Aastha Kunj Park is described as about 2 km from LSR.
- Reported firing location
- Near LSR’s back gate
- Proximity of accused
- A man accused of rape was found about 50 metres from the back gate.
- Protest participation
- Hundreds of LSR and other University of Delhi students participated.
Sources
Related news
Students Demand Safer Public Spaces After Alleged Rape Near LSR
Students Protest South Delhi Rape, Demand Women’s Safety
LSR Students March After Alleged Gang Rape Near Campus
Women’s Freedom Shrinks Outside Lady Shri Ram College
Delhi Teen’s Alleged Gang Rape Prompts LSR Safety Protest
LSR Resumes Classes After Park Assault and Police Encounter
Delhi Women’s Safety Still Fails 14 Years After Nirbhaya
UNICEF Finds One in Eight Girls Face Childhood Sexual Assault
Why Women’s Public-Space Rights Remain Unfinished in Delhi
