What is chemical castration?

December 31, 2012 14:12

The overwhelming demand that the six gang-rape and murder accused be either given the death penalty or chemically castrated has drawn varied responses from the government and activists. But what is chemical castration? Read Vicky Nanjappa's report on rediff.com.

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