Delhi chief minister Sheila Dikshit flagged off a silent march demanding justice for the 23-year-old girl who lost her life after being gang raped and brutally assaulted even as a group of people continued their fast in Jantar Mantar on the same issue.

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Delhi chief minister Sheila Dikshit flagged off a silent march demanding justice for the 23-year-old girl who lost her life after being gang raped and brutally assaulted even as a group of people continued their fast in Jantar Mantar on the same issue. (BCCL/Sanjay Sekhri)

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Dikshit flagged off the 'Mahila Suraksha Samman March' from Bal Bhavan to Rajghat. A large number of people participated in the march organised by Delhi Women's Commission. (BCCL/Sanjay Sekhri)

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A large number of women participated in a march organised by Delhi women's commission protesting for justice and security for women. (BCCL/Sanjay Sekhri)

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At Jantar Mantar, a modest crowd continued their protest demanding stringent punishment for those involved in the December 16 incident in which the girl was raped allegedly by six men and brutally assaulted. (BCCL/Vaman Bhandage)

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Indian women hold placards during the Women Dignity march in New Delhi. (BCCL/Vaman Bhandage)

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Indian paramilitary women stand guard during a march to mourn the death of a gang rape victim in New Delhi. (BCCL/Vaman Bhandage)

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Dikshit ended her walk at ITO crossing, and from there DCW chairperson Barkha Singh led the march to the final destination. (BCCL/Sanjay Sekhri)

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The participants included university students, medical students, elderly women and adolescent girls. They carried placards with slogans like ‘We seek honour, prestige, equality, justice, freedom, safety and security. (BCCL/Sanjay Sekhri)

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