3 girls found dead in India well; mother calls for culprits to be hanged

Three sisters were found dead on February 16, 2013 in a well in India. The mother of these girls is speaking out and has called for those responsible to be caught and publicly hanged. The three girls — aged 6, 9, and 11 — were allegedly raped. The past few months have highlighted the growing concern of sexual assaults in India and human rights violations against women. The articles below showcase the anger and disgust of women in India regarding these attacks and the new sexual assault law.

Article 1: http://www.cnn.com/2013/02/21/world/asia/india-girls-deaths/index.html?hpt=hp_bn2

Article 2: http://worldnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/02/22/17056657-india-reeling-after-rape-and-murder-of-3-young-sisters?lite

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