Delhi rape case: US asks to continue fight for women`s rights

Washington: The US on Tuesday said the gang-rape of a student in New Delhi is a powerful and urgent reminder to continue fight against gender-based violence and for women`s rights in India and around the world. "Like so many in India, we were horrified to learn of the recent violent assault on a young woman and her companion in New Delhi," State Department spokesperson Patrick Ventrell said. "Our thoughts and prayers are with the victim and her family," he said. "This incident is a powerful and urgent reminder that we must all continue the fight against gender-based violence and for women`s rights in India and around the world," Ventrell said in response to a question on the Delhi incident. PTI