Dia sexual violence: Capital punishment bill awaits president’s approval
India's West Bangal state has passed a bill that could lead to capital punishment for rapists. It still needs the president's approval before becoming law. But some say the death penalty may not be enough of a deterrent. Major protests have taken place nationwide since the rape and killing of a doctor in Kolkata last month. Al Jazeera’s Um-e-Kulsoom Shariff reports from the eastern city. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe
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