Mumbai's moviegoers are getting used to seeing a police-issued public service clip before the start of films, encouraging them to come forward to report crimes against women. It's a relevant message, given the regular reports of grisly gang rapes and murders roiling the nation. In the past few weeks, the north of India has experienced especially brutal violence, particularly in the state of Uttar Pradesh. On May 27, the alleged gang rape and hanging of two teenage girls, age 14 and 15, in Badaun district made headlines. Two weeks later, the body of a 45-year-old alleged gang rape victim was found hanging from a tree in Bahraich district.
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Northern India has experienced especially brutal violence, with a spate of brutal rapes
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Gayatri Rangachari Shah: Indians have to shift their cultural mindset towards women
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The conviction rate in rape cases has declined over the past few years
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Political insensitivity is not helping victims feel safe coming forward
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