I don't know her real name. I don't know anything about her life. All I know is that she was like me, a girl, a 23 year old Indian girl. She too had dreams, of a career, of a beautiful life ahead and thought her city was safe enough that she could return back home when she left her house in the day. I can't express how deeply saddened I am by her death, what was done to her and the pain she had to suffer. She could have been anyone I know, my friend, my sister, my acquaintance. I am feeling a void in my heart as I would feel if I lost a loved one. She suffered so much yet wanted to live. Such a courage is a rarity. She was so brave that she fought to survive for thirteen days after the brutality meted out to her.
The injuries caused to her were so grave that the best medical attention could not save her. This just evidences the fact that she had to endure so much of pain that my mind is incapable of even imagining. When I read what was done to her, my mind is filled with such contempt and disgust that people are capable of committing such barbaric acts to fellow humans. The accused are not men but are the lowest form of immorality who are not deemed fit to live in a civilized society and are a threat to humanity.
She will not live to celebrate her next birthday nor will she see the new year. I knew her condition was extremely critical but I had this inner optimism that she would somehow survive just like they show in the movies. But real life is not a movie. Endings are not happy. This is a real life incident which happened in the capital city of the world's largest democracy and the second most populated country. A country which is so crowded yet was deaf to hear the screams and blind to see the torture done to her on its roads. My mind is not yet ready to accept that such an heinous crime was actually committed. It is disgusting, shocking and a blot on this country, the government and the people. At least I feel I am not the only one who feels this way.
My heart goes out to her family who saw their daughter / sister in such a state which no parent / sibling would ever want their loved one to be in. My blood boils with anger that we are a nation where incidents like these occur and nothing is being done about it. She has left us physically but she has left behind a cause for which we need to fight. It's high time that the government and law makers stop talking and start acting. It is a black new year for this country and a national shame.
I wish I knew your name. Amanat, Nirbhaya or Damini, by whatever name you may be called, you are the bravest and the most courageous. May God bless your soul and may you get peace in heaven. The earth has lost its glory and humanity and you are much safer wherever you are. R.I.P.
The injuries caused to her were so grave that the best medical attention could not save her. This just evidences the fact that she had to endure so much of pain that my mind is incapable of even imagining. When I read what was done to her, my mind is filled with such contempt and disgust that people are capable of committing such barbaric acts to fellow humans. The accused are not men but are the lowest form of immorality who are not deemed fit to live in a civilized society and are a threat to humanity.
She will not live to celebrate her next birthday nor will she see the new year. I knew her condition was extremely critical but I had this inner optimism that she would somehow survive just like they show in the movies. But real life is not a movie. Endings are not happy. This is a real life incident which happened in the capital city of the world's largest democracy and the second most populated country. A country which is so crowded yet was deaf to hear the screams and blind to see the torture done to her on its roads. My mind is not yet ready to accept that such an heinous crime was actually committed. It is disgusting, shocking and a blot on this country, the government and the people. At least I feel I am not the only one who feels this way.
My heart goes out to her family who saw their daughter / sister in such a state which no parent / sibling would ever want their loved one to be in. My blood boils with anger that we are a nation where incidents like these occur and nothing is being done about it. She has left us physically but she has left behind a cause for which we need to fight. It's high time that the government and law makers stop talking and start acting. It is a black new year for this country and a national shame.
I wish I knew your name. Amanat, Nirbhaya or Damini, by whatever name you may be called, you are the bravest and the most courageous. May God bless your soul and may you get peace in heaven. The earth has lost its glory and humanity and you are much safer wherever you are. R.I.P.
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