Indian court sentences a police volunteer to life in prison in the rape, killing of trainee doctor

An Indian court sentenced police volunteer Sanjay Roy to life in prison for the rape and killing of a trainee doctor, sparking nationwide protests. The victim was found strangled and sexually assaulted in a hospital, leading to demands for better security and a swift trial. Despite harsher penalties introduced in 2013, rape cases in India have increased, with 31,516 reported in 2022, highlighting ongoing issues with violence against women in the country.

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