Delhi sees unprecedented protest on its streets

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Delhi sees unprecedented protest on its streets

Indian police officers beat a protester with a stick during a violent demonstration near the India Gate against the gang rape and brutal beating of a 23-year-old student on a bus last week, in New Delhi - AP

Indian protestors damage a government vehicle during a violent demonstration near the India Gate monument against a gang rape and brutal beating of a 23-year-old student on a bus last week, in New Delhi - AP

A policeman beats women protesters with sticks, during a violent demonstration near the India Gate in New Delhi - AP

Indian protestors damage a government vehicle during a violent demonstration near the India Gate monument against a gang rape and brutal beating of a 23-year-old student on a bus last week, in New Delhi - AP

Students protest against Delhi rape case in Lucknow - PTI

Indian protesters destroy a police van during a violent demonstration near the India Gate against a gang rape and brutal beating of a 23-year-old student on a bus last week, in New Delhi - AP

Mysore college students light candles during a protest to demand justice for the gang rape victim, in Mysore - PTI

Protesters destroy a government vehicle during a violent demonstration near the India Gate on Sunday – AP

Protesters pelt stones towards police at Raj Path – PTI

A policeman collapses on the ground after being hit by a stone thrown by protesters –AP

Protesters destroy a government vehicle – AP

A protester throws a stone towards police at Raj Path – PTI

Protesters throw stones towards police at Raj Path – PTI

A protester, bearing an Indian flag, throws a traffic cone at police.

A protester sits injured on the road after being hit with a police baton during a violent demonstration near the India Gate – AP

Protesters shield themselves as police beat them with lathis – AP

A protester takes shelter under bus – PTI

A protester touches the feet of policeman during their protest at Raj Path – PTI

Teargas shells fired at protesters - AP

A protester throws a traffic cone at police during a violent demonstration near the India Gate – AP

Protesters react as police officers use a water cannon to disperse them near the India Gate - AP

An injured protester being rushed for medical attention from India Gate - AP

Protesters damage Republic Day parade material at India Gate - PTI

Protesters burn Republic Day parade preparation material at Raj Path in New Delhi on Sunday - PTI

Protesters burn Republic Day parade preparation material at Raj Path – PTI

Protesters burnt Republic Day parade preparation material at Raj Path – PTI

A protester throws a piece of wood at police – AP

A protester tries to snatch a baton from a policeman – PTI

A policeman fires tear smoke shell to disperse protesters – AP

Protestors damage a government vehicle – AP

Protesters attack policemen - PTI

Police baton charge a protester who gathered at Vijay Chowk in New Delhi on Sunday - PTI

A policeman baton charges to disperse protesters - AP

People hold a placard during a protest against the recent gang rape case, at India Gate - PTI

Protesters brave police water cannons during a protest at Rail Bhawan in New Delhi - PTI

Police try to stop women protesters - AP

Protesters brave police water cannons during a protest at Rail Bhavan – PTI

Police use water cannon to disperse protesters - AP

Protesters brave police water cannons during a protest at Rail Bhawan – PTI

A female protester shouts as she is hit with a water cannon – AP

Protesters show currency notes during the protest – PTI

Police scuffle with protesters at Raj Path in New Delhi - PTI

Bike rally at India Gate as part of the protest - PTI

Protesters scuffle with police at Raj Path in New Delhi – PTI

Members of All India Democratic Women’s Association (AIDWA) protest in front of Parliament House - PTI

A delegation of protesters talking to media after meeting with UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi at 10 Janpath in New Delhi on Sunday. MoS Home RPN singh also Seen in the picture - PTI

Following pictures are from Saturday: Young students demanding justice for the 23-year-old gang-rape victim gather at the Raisina Hill, the seat of power in New Delhi - AFP

Demonstrators react as police unleash water cannon and tear gas during the protest. Several rounds of teargas shells and water cannons were used - AFP

Cops lathicharged, tear-gassed and fired water cannon at demonstrators who were demanding better safety for women following the brutal gang-rape of the student last weekend - AFP

The protesters tried to breach the police barricades to march towards Rashtrapati Bhavan - AFP

The area that houses the North and South Blocks, including the Prime Minister's office, turned into a virtual battleground. Protesters react to the police crackdown in front of the Government Secretariat and Presidential Palace - AFP

Repeated resort to firing of shells and water jets failed to dampen the spirit of several hundreds of young students, both girls and boys - AFP

Police detain a girl protester from the site. Girl protesters alleged that policemen hit them with lathis and declared they will launch a sit-in in the area.

A demonstrator throws back a tear gas shell fired by police during the protest - AFP

Journalists, police and Rapid Action Force personnel react to a teargas shell that landed in their vicinity during the protest - AFP

Protesters display a Tricolour and placards as they assemble at Rajpath.

Demonstrators react as police fire teargas. Some people were removed by police and detained as the situation threatened to go out of hand - AFP

The police action came as 'negotiations' failed and the area was cordoned off and police reinforcements, including a contingent of the Rapid Action Force (RAF), were rushed to the Hill.

Police are seen through the broken windshield of a police vehicle, inflicted by rock-throwing demonstrators. One of the girls broke the glass window of a bus with her hands.

Protesters refused to disperse from the place. An injured girl has been rushed to hospital.

Demonstrators scurry as police unleash water cannon and tear gas. Media personnel are also seen.

Police resorted to use of water cannons and lobbing teargas shells for the third time in the day around 1 PM.

Police arrest a demonstrator during the protest. Though police resorted to lathicharge, the protesters again gathered near Raisina Hills soon after.

Police arrest a demonstrator during the protest.

Police spread out after unleashing water cannon and teargas on protesters - AFP

Demonstrators stand on top of a police bus (C) as thousands of others gather in front of the Government Secretariat and Presidential Palace - AFP

Demonstrators shout slogans as police stand behind barricades - AFP

Demonstrators and journalists on top a police bus react as rioting demonstrators break windows and rock the vehicle - AFP

Demonstrators gather near Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Demonstrators react as police unleash water cannon - AFP

Policemen use water canon to disperse protesters.

Protesters help a girl who fell down braving police water cannons during a protest at Vijay Chowk in New Delhi.

Police use water cannons and lob teargas shells to disperse protesters.

Police use water cannons to disperse protesters.

Protesters assemble at Vijay Chowk in front of Rashtrapati Bhavan.

A protester tries to hit a policeman with an iron rod during the protest - AP

Women shout slogans from top of a flag post during a protest in New Delhi.

A policeman charges protesters who gathered at Vijay Chowk in New Delhi on Saturday to demand justice for the gang rape victim.

Protesters try to break barricades raised by the police.

Protesters raise a National flag atop a bus.

Protesters, including girl students, climb atop poles shouting slogans during the protest.

A women who fainted during the protest gets help from others.

Police baton charge a protester.

Police lathicharge protesters on Saturday.

Protesters gather in front of police barricades late on Saturday.

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