A day after the gang-rape victim was quietly cremated here, loud protests continued against rising crimes against women and the Opposition reiterated its demand for a special session of parliament to discuss strengthening of anti-rape laws.

Marching for justice: University students shout slogans during a protest march in New Delhi yesterday. The family of the gang rape victim said they would not rest until her killers are hanged as they spoke of their own pain and trauma over a crime that has united the country in grief. Pic/AFP