News for 'gangrape incident'

South Asian University student sexually assaulted in Delhi

South Asian University student sexually assaulted in Delhi

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

The student was found injured, with her clothes torn, on campus on October 13, a day after she was reported missing, the police said on Tuesday.

TMC issues showcause notice to MLA over student gang rape remark

TMC issues showcause notice to MLA over student gang rape remark

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

The TMC distanced itself from the comments of the two leaders and termed them as their personal statements.

Mysuru gangrape: Kumaraswamy says 'follow what was done in Hyderabad'

Mysuru gangrape: Kumaraswamy says 'follow what was done in Hyderabad'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

"The government should handle it delicately and follow what was done in Hyderabad," former chief minister H D Kumaraswamy said.

Gujarat riots: All 26 accused in Kalol gangrape, murders walk free

Gujarat riots: All 26 accused in Kalol gangrape, murders walk free

Rediff.com2 Apr 2023

Of the total 39 accused, 13 died during the case pendency and the trial against them was abated.

Disha Salian committed suicide, no foul play found: Police

Disha Salian committed suicide, no foul play found: Police

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Mumbai police submit to the Bombay High Court that Disha Salian committed suicide, refuting claims of foul play by her father, who alleges gangrape and murder and seeks a CBI probe.

Braving trauma, Kolkata rape survivor student appears for exams

Braving trauma, Kolkata rape survivor student appears for exams

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

A senior official from the state's higher education department said all necessary arrangements had been made to ensure that she could "write her papers feeling safe and secure".

India trying to muzzle free speech: Gangrape filmmaker

India trying to muzzle free speech: Gangrape filmmaker

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

Leslee Udwin has called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to "deal with the unceremonious silencing of the film".

PIL seeks CBI probe into Kolkata gang rape; cites political links

PIL seeks CBI probe into Kolkata gang rape; cites political links

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

It was stated that Mishra was very influential in the conduct of the day-to-day affairs of South Calcutta Law College, of which he is an alumnus.

Only BJP truly respects Bengali ashmita: Modi in Durgapur

Only BJP truly respects Bengali ashmita: Modi in Durgapur

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on the TMC, accusing them of prioritizing vote-bank politics over national security and Bengali identity by promoting infiltration. He also highlighted the BJP's vision for a developed and prosperous Bengal, promising a clean break from the past.

'Sandeshkhali incident was made to happen': Mamata slams BJP

'Sandeshkhali incident was made to happen': Mamata slams BJP

Rediff.com18 Feb 2024

"Not a single woman (from Sandeshkhali) has lodged any FIR. It was me who directed the police to lodge a suo motu case. Our block president has been arrested," she said.

Why Calcutta Remains A City Of Bhoy

Why Calcutta Remains A City Of Bhoy

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

A year after the RG Kar rape-murder Swarupa Dutt/Rediff look at the city where it happened, Kolkata -- its study in dichotomy, at once the self-proclaimed cultural capital of India as also a petri dish for a peculiar rage that breeds crimes against women.

Kolkata gang rape: BJP rally stopped, leaders detained during protest

Kolkata gang rape: BJP rally stopped, leaders detained during protest

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

The rally was not allowed to proceed towards the South Calcutta Law College, where the 24-year-old student was allegedly gang-raped by three men, including an alumnus of the institute, on June 25.

Grant immunity for women to commit '1 murder': Maha leader

Grant immunity for women to commit '1 murder': Maha leader

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

Rohini Khadse, the women's wing president of the Sharad Pawar-led party, in the letter written on the occasion of International Women's Day, pointed out the recent gangrape of a 12-year-old girl in Mumbai to highlight rising crimes against women and press for their demand.

Manipur cops meet victims of parading incident

Manipur cops meet victims of parading incident

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

They said keeping in mind the situation arising out of ethnic clashes that broke out in the state on May 4, a team of women officials and personnel from Manipur police was formed to probe the case.

Alwar gangrape survivor to become cop

Alwar gangrape survivor to become cop

Rediff.com29 May 2019

The woman, a Dalit, was allegedly raped by five men in Thanagaji area of Alwar on April 26 in front of her husband.

Widow gangraped near temple in Odisha

Widow gangraped near temple in Odisha

Rediff.com8 May 2013

A widow was allegedly gangraped near a temple by four people, who also recorded the incident in a mobile phone and circulated the video clip, in Odisha's Ganjam district, police said on Wednesday. The woman was allegedly gangraped by Santosh Biswal, an autorickshaw driver, and three of his friends -- Manoj Kumar Sahu, 28, Surendra Das, 25, and Krushna Behera, 20, near Tara Tarini temple at Purushottampur area on April 27, Ganjam DSP Damodara Lenka said.

Three persons arrested in Rohtak gangrape case

Three persons arrested in Rohtak gangrape case

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

In the latest incident, two of the accused in the Bhiwani case, who are out on bail, allegedly raped her again, along with three other men.

Govt probe to cover role of hospital staff, cops response

Govt probe to cover role of hospital staff, cops response

Rediff.com8 Jan 2013

The inquiry ordered by the government into the allegations of the Delhi gangrape victim's friend of tardy police response will also go into the role of Safdarjung hospital staff in the treatment of the two.

Another FIR registered on alleged gangrapes by Jat agitators

Another FIR registered on alleged gangrapes by Jat agitators

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

Another FIR was registered on Friday against unknown persons following a complaint by a Delhi-based resident on the alleged gangrape by Jat agitators in Haryana's Sonipat district.

Lakhimpur: Gangraped teen commits suicide

Lakhimpur: Gangraped teen commits suicide

Rediff.com16 Jul 2011

A minor girl, who was allegedly gangraped by her teacher and five others, committed suicide in Chhitaunia village in Lakhimpur, Uttar Pradesh.

Hathras case: Dalit woman's brother says family is scared

Hathras case: Dalit woman's brother says family is scared

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

Asked about the family's consent for the funeral of the victim, the brother said, "No, they did it on their own. We are scared. Police forced us to take the body to the cremation ground."

Crime Capital: Woman gangraped

Crime Capital: Woman gangraped

Rediff.com28 Jul 2004

She was allegedly gangraped by two persons, including her employer, in a car.

Woman drugged, gangraped by five youth in UP

Woman drugged, gangraped by five youth in UP

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

A 26-year-old woman was allegedly drugged and gangraped in Muzaffarnagar by five youths, including son of a Sub-inspector, police said on Sunday.

Bulandshahr gang rape: Azam Khan alleges 'political conspiracy'

Bulandshahr gang rape: Azam Khan alleges 'political conspiracy'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

Khan said that investigative agencies should explore the possibility of the opposition parties involvement in the shocking gang rape case.

Justice Verma report pleases Sheila Dikshit

Justice Verma report pleases Sheila Dikshit

Rediff.com24 Jan 2013

Asked about the committee coming down heavily on Union Home Secretary R K Singh for praising Delhi Police Commissioner after the December 16 incident instead of coming out with an apology, Dikshit said she was happy that the very eminent committee made observations similar to hers.

Delhi Police insensitive, lacks manners: Sheila Dikshit

Delhi Police insensitive, lacks manners: Sheila Dikshit

Rediff.com13 Jan 2013

Calling the gangrape of the paramedical student as "horrendous", Sheila Dikshit said the Supreme Court's observation that women in Delhi are not safe was "telling" and says it all.

Etawah: Gangraped girl dies of burn injuries in hospital

Etawah: Gangraped girl dies of burn injuries in hospital

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

A 20-year-old girl, who was gangraped and set afire by a youth in Desarmau illage in Ekdil area, died during treatment at a hospital in Etawah, officials said.

Gardener arrested in south Delhi gangrape and murder case

Gardener arrested in south Delhi gangrape and murder case

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

A gardener of the nursery where a 30-year-old woman was found dead on Saturday in Vasant Kunj area of south Delhi has been arrested in connection with her gangrape and murder.

Woman gangraped, burnt alive in UP's Sambhal

Woman gangraped, burnt alive in UP's Sambhal

Rediff.com15 Jul 2018

The hut, where the woman was burnt alive, was used to perform 'yagna and havan'

Rs 50,000 reward for clues in gangrape case

Rs 50,000 reward for clues in gangrape case

Rediff.com21 Jul 2005

Police announce reward of Rs 50,000 for clues in gangrape case

Haryana: Dalit girl kills self after gangrape

Haryana: Dalit girl kills self after gangrape

Rediff.com6 Oct 2012

In another shocker from Haryana, a teenage Dalit girl on Saturday immolated herself after allegedly being gangraped in Jind district of Haryana.

'Rapes happen in India, not Bharat'. Do you AGREE?

'Rapes happen in India, not Bharat'. Do you AGREE?

Rediff.com4 Jan 2013

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat has sparked outrage with his statement that when he said rape is mainly prevalent in urban India due to western influence and that such crimes against women do not happen in rural areas of the country.The remark that came against the backdrop of the Delhi gangrape incident was slammed by the Congress, CPI-M and women's bodies while the BJP and RSS defended it saying the comment should be taken in proper perspective.

Police invokes murder charges against gangrape accused

Police invokes murder charges against gangrape accused

Rediff.com29 Dec 2012

Delhi Police will invoke murder charges against the six men allegedly involved in the gangrape and brutal assault of a 23-year-old girl in a moving bus after she died in a Singapore hospital 13 days after treatment.

40-year-old woman gangraped in Delhi

40-year-old woman gangraped in Delhi

Rediff.com22 Dec 2012

In yet another case of rape in the capital, a 40-year-old woman was allegedly gangraped on Friday in Welcome area of the capital by three persons, the police said.

Minor girl gangraped by schoolboys in Patna

Minor girl gangraped by schoolboys in Patna

Rediff.com25 Jul 2012

A minor girl was allegedly gangraped in the city by five school students over a month ago and CDs and MMS of the act were circulated, according to an First Information Report lodged by Bihar Women's Commission.

Woman gang-raped near Pune, male friend assaulted

Woman gang-raped near Pune, male friend assaulted

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

A 21-year-old woman was allegedly raped by three persons on the outskirts of Pune, while her male was assaulted, police said on Friday.

Danish woman gangrape: HC upholds life term till death of convicts

Danish woman gangrape: HC upholds life term till death of convicts

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

The bench also pulled up the investigating officer of the case for not conducting a proper investigation.

LS takes up discussion on anti-rape bill

LS takes up discussion on anti-rape bill

Rediff.com19 Mar 2013

The Lok Sabha on Tuesday took up a bill which provides for stringent punishment for crimes against women including natural life term or even death for repeat offenders of rape besides various penalties for stalking, voyeurism and acid attacks.

Dikshit renews attack on Delhi police, writes to PM

Dikshit renews attack on Delhi police, writes to PM

Rediff.com17 Feb 2013

In a fresh attack on the Delhi police, Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit has sought the prime minister's intervention to ensure better policing in Delhi, complaining that the force has failed to deliver on its promise to improve women's safety after the December 16 gangrape incident.

NCP will support harsher punishment for rape: Pawar

NCP will support harsher punishment for rape: Pawar

Rediff.com24 Dec 2012

Union Agriculture Minister and Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar on Monday said that his party would support any bill providing for more stringent punishment to rapists.