Telangana Rape

Hyderabad encounter draws support from kin of rape victims and political leaders, but also raises concerns over 'extrajudicial killings'

All four accused in the rape and murder of a 26-year-old veterinarian were shot dead by police on Friday during a pre-dawn exchange of fire near Hyderabad.The police action was largely greeted with support from leaders across political parties, but also sparked concerns over "extra-judicial executions".

Hyderabad Encounter LATEST Updates: Gautam Gambhir calls for judicial reforms, extends support to police 'if accused were trying to escape'

Hyderabad vet rape-murder case LATEST updates: BJP MP from Delhi Gautam Gambhir urged for reforms in India's judicial system while reacting to the news of the encounter in which all four accused in the Hyderabad rape and murder case were killed by the Cyberabad Police on Friday.

Kathua rape victim's family expresses satisfaction over Hyderabad encounter killings, says veterinarian's family will not have to face court ordeals

The family said that at least the family of the victim will not have to face 'nightmare' of a lengthy trial

Hyderabad encounter: A look at how Twitterati shifted narrative from due process, legal mechanisms to blood lust

Some have suggested that the Delhi Police must have take inspiration from its Telangana counterparts and mete out similar treatment to the perpetrators of the 2012 Delhi gangrape

Hyderabad encounter killings achieve little more than satiating collective bloodlust, delaying meaningful action against rape culture

A move such as the Hyderabad encounter killings is not likely to make any significant dent in the problem of our country’s heinous rape culture.

Winter Session of Parliament: MPs seek death penalty, lynching for rapists; Rajya Sabha passes Bill banning e-cigarettes

Parliament proceedings on Monday were marked by irate legislators calling for stringent punishment for those convicted for rape.