Rahul, Priyanka leave for Hathras, will meet rape victim's family
The gangrape and murder of a 19-year-old Dalit woman in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras has shook India, putting spotlight once again on the vulnerability of women in India. The case, involving brutal rape of the girl, has triggered protests throughout the country. More so, she was cremated in the dead of the night with family members alleging that they were forced by police to hurriedly conduct the last rites, sparking even more outrage. Congress leaders Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi will head to Hathras today to meet the victim's family.