India, Dec. 9 -- The gang rape and murder of a young Hyderabad-based veterinarian on November 27, which not only evoked national outrage but generated heated debates in the ongoing Winter Session of the Parliament, surprisingly took a sensational turn on December 6 as all the four suspects were killed in an encounter.

Although complete details are yet to be made public, the four rapists on being taken to the spot of the crime for recreation of the crime scene were reportedly shot dead when they tried to escape.

The manner in which the vet had been gang raped and set on fire so brutally is so appalling. The fully burnt body was discovered only the next day. Does it not speak volumes of laxity in patrolling? The incident has once again bro...