Rape survivors clear Class X, aim to join police force

They live with invisible, indelible scars in their minds, yet they’ve proved to be on their mettle. Both are rape survivors from Hyderabad — aged 16 and 17. They recently cleared the Class X exams and are determined to pursue careers as police officers to help victims of various forms of violence. The 16-year-old, who is from SC community, scored 5.2 GPA, while the other girl secured an impressive 9.3. What truly counts are not grades, but the internal battles they’ve overcome to rediscover hope for the future.