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Victim arrived in Singapore for treatment, hospital says
The woman is in 'extremely critical condition' says hospital spokesperson
Her case prompted protests in New Delhi
Cabinet to set up a commission to look into the rape
The victim of a brutal gang rape that sparked massive protests in India arrived in Singapore for treatment Thursday morning.
The patient arrived at 9:05 a.m. local time, a spokesperson for the Mount Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore told CNN.
“The patient condition remains extremely critical as before,” said Dr. Kelvin Loh, CEO of Mount Elizabeth Hospital. “Prior to coming to Singapore, she had three abdominal surgeries and cardiac arrests in India. Currently, we have a multidisciplinary team of specialists who are taking care of her and doing everything possible to stabilize her condition.”
The 23-year-old woman spent days in intensive care after what police said was a rape and beating on December 16 on a moving bus in New Delhi.
Widespread anger about the incident prompted massive anti-rape protests in the Indian capital over the weekend. Riot police surrounded downtown streets as scores of protesters – mostly students – took to the streets again Thursday.
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Police prohibited demonstrations in key government districts, but these lockouts were lifted Wednesday as traffic appeared back to normal at Raisina Hills – home to the seat of Indian power – and police removed security barriers from most roads.
New Delhi’s metro rail reopened its services around central parts of the city. Services were shut down after protests swelled Saturday and Sunday.
On Wednesday, demonstrations also thinned at alternative sites where students had gathered to protest the gang rape.
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The Cabinet plans to set up a commission to look into the rape and suggest measures to improve women’s safety. The commission has three months to submit its report to the government.
Harmeet Shah Singh reported from New Delhi. Elizabeth Neisloss reported from Singapore.