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Mumbai's solution to violence against women: put them under curfew

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In the aftermath of the brutal gang-rape and murder of a 23 year old student in New Delhi, Indian society has been mulling over how to reduce crime, particularly sexual violence against women. In Mumbai, a city that has always enjoyed a reputation for being one of the most liberal places in India, the police have come up with a solution that has left many women angry. Any young couples found outside after dark can now be fined 18 euros for not respecting a new curfew.

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