Kopardi gangrape and murder explained
A 15 year old girl from Maratha community was gangraped and murdered by three Dalit men in the village Kopardi, in Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra. The victim's teeth and limb were broken and had bite marks all over her body.[1] Millions of Marathas protested in Western Mahrastrian towns.[2] Protests continued for six weeks against the rape murder.[3] The three accused were convicted of the gangrape and murder.[4]
Notes and References
- Web site: What Is Kopardi Rape And Murder Case? All You Need To Know . NDTV.
- Web site: Millions march in a sea of saffron - the silent rage of India's ignored farmer caste . The Guardian. 15 October 2016 .
- Web site: India mass protests: Millions join silent marches to demand justice over rape and murder of teenage girl . . 6 October 2016 .
- Web site: Court finds 3 guilty in Kopardi rape, murder . Gulf News.