‘Justice has been done’: India hangs four men convicted of 2012 Delhi bus rape and murder
- The brutal attack on the 23-year-old student known as Nirbhaya sparked protests and global outrage. She later died in a Singapore hospital
- Six men were arrested for the attack. One died in his jail cell, one was released and four were executed at dawn
The men were executed at dawn in Tihar jail, on the outskirts of the capital, two prison officials confirmed.
Hundreds of police officers were deployed outside the jail premises to control the jubilant crowd that waited with placards to celebrate the execution of the men for the attack that shone a spotlight on women’s safety across India. Some held placards that read “Justice for women” and “Hang the culprits”.
The crime, which happened on the night of December 16, 2012, sparked massive protests and global outrage. The victim was dubbed Nirbhaya – the fearless one – by the Indian media, as she could not be named under Indian law.
“Today, justice has been done after seven years,” the victim’s mother told reporters outside the prison. “I salute Indian judiciary and thank god for hearing our prayers … my daughter’s soul can now rest in peace.”