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During the Partition of India rape was an extensive issue. It is estimated that during the partition, up to 100,000 women were kidnapped and raped.
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- Butalia, Urvashi. Harsh Dobhal (ed.). Writings on Human Rights, Law and Society in India: A Combat Law Anthology. Human Rights Law Network. p. 598. ISBN 81-89479-78-4.