Rape of doctor in India shines spotlight on sexual violence

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In August, a female doctor was raped and murdered in the Kolkata hospital where she worked, while resting after her night shift. There’s been massive public outcry, and healthcare workers have been demanding the implementation of safety regulations. But the incident has also brought attention to sexual violence in India, as Sushmita Pathak reports from Delhi.

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