Delhi gang rape case: Why is public anger rising

The gruesome rape of a 23-year-old has shaken the collective conscience of the general public, triggering a raft of protests not only in the national capital but in other parts of the country as well.

This sordid episode is turning out to be a long-needed wakeup call for the authorities to change the way they prevent, handle and investigate crimes against women. Here are some numbing numbers that explain why public patience is running out: