abduction and rape case

A BTech student and three associates were arrested for allegedly gang-raping and blackmailing his 23-year-old girlfriend. The survivor, also a BTech student, reported the incident after being detained for kidnapping her boyfriend, who she claimed was blackmailing her with assault videos. Police are investigating further.

In Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, an 11-year-old girl was allegedly kidnapped and gang-raped during a village function. Police have detained two men in their mid-20s after the survivor recounted the harrowing ordeal. The incident occurred when the girl was taken at knife-point to a deserted location and later abandoned near a canal. Legal proceedings are ongoing.

A horrific incident unfolded in Khargone where a seven-year-old girl was brutally gang-raped and murdered by a relative and his friend. The accused, reportedly watching pornography, abducted the child as she returned from a shop. They then sexually assaulted and strangled her, discarding the body in a straw pile. Their suspicious behavior led to their arrest and confession.

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A significant ruling from a Nuh court has resulted in a 20-year rigorous imprisonment for a man convicted of the 2023 rape of a minor. Allegations surfaced that he abducted the young girl at gunpoint, leading to his conviction under the IPC and POCSO Act.

A heartbreaking situation has unfolded in a village near Sajeti police station, where a 21-year-old woman claims she endured four days of captivity, sexual violence, and was pressured into changing her religion. Her father, worried after she vanished, alerted the authorities, leading to her discovery at the location of the alleged offender.

Delhi witnesses a 15.1% drop in overall crimes in 2024, yet violent offenses like murder and rape remain a significant concern. Crimes against children and women show a disturbing trend, with Delhi leading metropolitan cities in these categories. Property crimes, particularly household theft and vehicle theft, also remain high.

In 2024, Bihar emerged as the epicenter of juvenile delinquency in India, recording a striking 5,037 cases, representing a shocking 105% rise in violent incidents. The state didn't just lead in these alarming statistics but also topped the charts for assault cases and kidnappings.

India's major cities face alarming mental health strain, with Delhi, Bengaluru, and Mumbai reporting high suicide numbers and rates according to NCRB 2024 data. Family stress, unemployment, and emotional pressures are identified as leading causes, highlighting an urgent need for improved mental health infrastructure and support systems.

A 15-year-old Class 9 student was gangraped by three youths in Sidhi district on the night of May 2. The survivor was also thrashed and sustained minor injuries. Police have arrested one minor accused, and a search is underway for the other two.

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A 24-year-old man has been sentenced to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment and fined Rs 30,000 for abducting and sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in Sundargarh in 2021. The Pocso court also ordered Rs 7 lakh compensation for the survivor. The convict, who evaded arrest multiple times, was finally taken into custody in 2026.