The unnamed victim of a vicious gang-rape in India is reportedly suffering from organ failure as her condition deteriorates according to the Singapore hospital that is treating her. The 23-year-old medical was brutally beaten, then gang raped and thrown out of a moving bus in New Delhi, India's capital on Dec 16.
As of 9 p.m. Singapore time on Dec 28 (1300 GMT), the patient's condition has taken a turn for the worse. Her vital signs are deteriorating, with signs of severe organ failure," Kelvin Loh, Mount Elizabeth Hospital Chief Executive, said in a statement on Friday as reported Reuters.
The identity of the girl remains undisclosed, but media and people are calling the victim "Amanat," which in Urdu translates to treasure.
The incident has evoked great reaction from the Indian people, who have been continuously demonstrating on the streets all over the country urging the government to pass tighter legislation to ensure protection of women. Demonstrators are also pushing the government to change its punishment for crimes of rape to capital punishment, particular in this case.
The social media has also been a popular forum for protests, many people across India have changed their Facebook and Twitter profile pictures to a black dot against a white background to show support to the victim.
The traditional media is also voicing criticism of the government's treatment of violence against women cases.
The Indian Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh told reporters on Friday, "We share the anguish and anger with the country over this heinous crime," Prime Minister Singh told reporters on Friday. "Our prayers are with the brave young girl and best possible medical care is being provided to her," as reported by Reuters.
Amanat was transported to Singapore by the Indian government for medical treatment.
