Indian PM 'deeply saddened' by gang-rape victim death

NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Saturday he was deeply saddened by the death of a gang-rape victim and that the
protests which erupted in the aftermath of her assault were "understandable".

"I am deeply saddened to learn that the unfortunate victim of the brutal assault that took place on December 16 in New Delhi has succumbed to the grievous injuries she suffered following that attack," he wrote on his website.

"We have already seen the emotions and energies this incident has
generated. These are perfectly understandable reactions from a young India and an India that genuinely desires change."