Northern India has experienced especially brutal times , with a history of brutal rapes . Gayatri Rangachari Shah : Indians have to change their cultural mindset towards rape . The conviction rate in rape cases has increased over the past few years . Political insensitivity is not helping victims feel safe coming forward .
Northern India has experienced especially brutal violence , with a spate of brutal rapes . Gayatri Rangachari Shah : Indians have to shift their cultural mindset towards women . The conviction rate in rape cases has declined over the past few years . Political insensitivity is not helping victims feel safe coming forward .