Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:44am on 28 Sep 2023,Thursday India
Rahul Sharma, a priest in Ujjain, recalled finding the bleeding, semi-nude 12-year-old rape survivor near his ashram gates and aiding her before informing police. Viral CCTV footage showed the injured girl futilely pleading for help after the attack, sparking outrage as residents ignored her. She finally received assistance at the ashram but was too traumatized to share details. The 12-year-old walked 8 km seeking help after rape, only to be turned away until found unconscious. Her trauma not only underscores concerns over women's safety but also the need for society's empathy when victims seek assistance.