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A rape accused, Sushil Prajapati, received a celebratory welcome with flowers and a convoy of vehicles upon his release on bail from Dasna Jail. Police have registered an FIR against Prajapati and 12 unidentified individuals for obstructing public way and rash driving, following a complaint by a Sub-Inspector.

Nepal’s current law treats any sexual relationship involving a person below 18 as rape, regardless of consent, while the legal marriage age in the country is 20.

Three women have leveled serious accusations of rape and sexual misconduct against partners from 'Married at First Sight UK'. The popular reality show has been pulled from its channel pending an external review. One accuser claims she was raped and threatened, while others allege non-consensual acts and harassment during filming. Channel 4 is investigating these grave claims.

An alleged rape accused in Ghaziabad received a triumphant welcome from supporters upon his bail, with videos showing him being carried on shoulders amidst cheers and a procession. Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticized the state government, calling the reception reprehensible and highlighting the perceived hypocrisy.

A village head in Shahjahanpur has been accused of confining and raping a Dalit woman sanitation worker. The woman alleged she was called to his house for her salary slip, then locked in, tied, and assaulted. Police have registered a case under relevant sections of the BNS and SC/ST Act.

A rape accused, Sushil Prajapati, who recently secured bail, is now facing a new FIR after videos emerged showing him being celebrated outside Dasna jail. Police registered a case for rash driving and obstructing public way, with teams formed to identify those involved in the convoy and celebrations.

A social media content creator and mobile shop owner in Tripura was arrested for allegedly raping a tribal woman. He reportedly lured her to Agartala with the promise of an iPhone, then took her to a hotel and assaulted her. The accused also allegedly stole her phone and threatened her before her escape and subsequent complaint.

A 23-year-old Dalit woman was allegedly raped, forcibly converted to Islam, and held captive for years in Delhi. Police have arrested four individuals, with the main accused already jailed. The victim recounts a harrowing ordeal of sexual assault, blackmail, and threats, including her name change and forced marriage. She managed to escape and later approached authorities.

The Calcutta High Court has ordered the CBI to form a Special Investigation Team to probe allegations of suppression in the R G Kar Medical College rape and murder case. The SIT, led by the CBI's joint director (East), will investigate claims that aspects of the case were "hushed up." A detailed status report is due by June 25.

A 27-year-old man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for kidnapping and raping a 15-year-old girl in Jajpur two years ago. The court also imposed a Rs 50,000 fine and ordered Rs 8 lakh compensation for the survivor. The conviction followed testimony from twenty witnesses, including the victim, and a medical report.

In a shocking incident from Munger, a 17-year-old girl has faced a harrowing experience as she was reportedly gang-raped at gunpoint after her family turned down a marriage proposal. Tuntun Mandal, the prime suspect, is believed to have lured the young girl to a secluded lake area where he, alongside two accomplices, committed this heinous act.

Two brothers, Parag Rathod and Dhaval Rathod, face serious charges in Rajkot district. Parag is accused of raping a 12-year-old girl after contacting her online and luring her to a secluded spot. Dhaval is booked for allegedly harassing and threatening a 14-year-old girl he contacted via social media. Police have arrested Parag Rathod and are investigating both cases.

A 22-year-old man has been sentenced to 25 years of rigorous imprisonment for raping a minor girl in Bokaro. DNA profiling proved to be the strongest evidence in convicting Ramprasad Tuddu. The incident occurred on January 11, 2025, when the 15-year-old victim was abducted and assaulted.

Eight individuals, including two minors, are booked for the alleged repeated gang rape of a 14-year-old girl in Rajkot over two months. The victim was subjected to sexual assault at multiple locations between March 15 and May 16. One accused, Mihir Kugasiya, repeatedly impersonated a police officer during the assaults.

A faith healer in Bhopal allegedly raped his sister-in-law, claiming to perform an exorcism to remove an occult curse. He manipulated the family into isolating the survivor, then drugged and assaulted her. The survivor reported the incident to the police after regaining consciousness.

A 21-year-old man is arrested for allegedly raping a 14-year-old girl in the Kalyan railway yard. The accused, Saurabh Sonawane, reportedly lured the girl after snatching her phone. Police apprehended Sonawane using CCTV footage. This incident highlights passenger safety concerns on railway premises. Sonawane has a prior assault case.

Three police officers have been suspended by the West Bengal government following alleged investigative lapses in the RG Kar rape-murder case. A departmental probe is also being initiated against former Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Goyal and two other officers. This action precedes the state's upcoming elections.

A 23-year-old woman has accused a man and his associates of kidnapping, gang-raping, and forcing her into marriage after allegedly coercing religious conversion in Jamia Nagar. Police have arrested four of the six accused, with the main suspect already in jail for another case. The woman reported being befriended online and sexually assaulted repeatedly between 2021 and 2025.