DCW Chief Says Police Put Barricades to Stop Indefinite Hunger Strike over Recent Rape Incidents

Delhi Police have stopped Swati Maliwal, the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) chief, from sitting on an indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar in the national capital to protest crimes against women. Ms Maliwal, who has demanded fast-tracking of rape cases and death penalty for rapists, said it was "unfortunate that Delhi Police is not cooperating".

The DCW chief also wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi today to demand rapists be hanged within six months of their conviction. She stressed on the implementation of existing laws and increasing police resources, and asked for cops to be held accountable.

"I will go on fast unto death till they (the centre) fulfill their promises. Police resources in the country should be increased accountability & fast track courts should be created. 66,000 policemen are immediately given to Delhi Police and 45 fast track courts should be established in Delhi. Punish the culprit under any circumstances," the letter to PM Modi, posted on Ms Maliwal's Twitter account, says.