"Accused in such cases should be hanged," thundered Sushma Swaraj, adding that even if the 23-year-old survived she would be a "zinda laash", traumatised for life.
Speaker Meira Kumar termed the incident "shameful and horrifying" and urged the government to take immediate and stern steps in the matter.
"We share the concern of the house. Strong steps would be taken in the matter," Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kamal Nath said.
Congress leader Girija Vyas urged the house to pass a bill on sexual assault on women and said states should set up fast track courts to deliver justice in rape cases.
