India rape victim dies after being set alight on her way to court
by Reuters in New Delhi from on (#4W7CQ)
Woman suffered 95% burns in latest case of violence against women to cause public outrage
A 23-year-old rape victim who was set on fire by a gang of men, which included her alleged rapist, has died in a New Delhi hospital, the doctor treating her said.
The woman was on her way to board a train in Unnao district of northern Uttar Pradesh state to attend a court hearing on Thursday over her rape when she was doused with kerosene and set on fire, according to police.
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