Newsbytes
  • India
  • Business
  • World
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • Entertainment
  • Auto
  • Lifestyle
  • Inspirational
  • Career
  • Bengaluru
  • Delhi
  • Mumbai
  • Videos
  • Visual Stories
  • Reviews
  • Phone Reviews
  • Fitness Bands Reviews
  • Speakers Reviews
  • Find Cricket Statistics
Hindi
More
In the news
Petrol Diesel Prices
Char Dham Yatra
Gyanvapi Mosque
Newsbytes
Hindi
Newsbytes
User Placeholder

Hi,

Logout


India
Business
World
Politics
Sports
Technology
Entertainment
Auto
Lifestyle
Inspirational
Career
Bengaluru
Delhi
Mumbai
Videos
Visual Stories
Reviews
Phone Reviews
Fitness Bands Reviews
Speakers Reviews
Find Cricket Statistics

More Links
  • Videos

Download Android App

Follow us on
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Linkedin
  • Youtube
 
Home / News / India News / UP: Man accused in gang-rape of 16-year-old shot by police
India

UP: Man accused in gang-rape of 16-year-old shot by police

UP: Man accused in gang-rape of 16-year-old shot by police
Written by Sagar
Apr 03, 2021, 06:12 pm 4 min read
UP: Man accused in gang-rape of 16-year-old shot by police

One of the four men accused in the gang-rape of a 16-year-old Dalit girl in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh was shot by the police when he and his accomplice tried to escape custody while being taken to a court. The police said that they snatched a pistol from a policeman guarding them before attempting to flee. The 16-year-old had died on Thursday night. Here's more.

Quote
Injured accused being treated at a hospital

"Today both accused were being taken to court, when they escaped by grabbing the gun of a Police Inspector. A combing operation was launched...the accused opened fire on police. We returned fire and Lakhan was shot in his leg," said Keshav Kumar, Superintendent of Police (Rural). Both the accused have been captured again, and the injured one is being treated at a local hospital.

Incident
Accused accosted girl when she was returning home from tuition

The girl and one of the accused studied at the same tuition, Kumar had earlier said. He also revealed that the four accused allegedly accosted the girl while she was returning home from the tuition class on Thursday evening. They then allegedly raped her. The accused are aged between 18 and 19 years, he further informed.

Details
Girl was taken to a hospital where she died

According to reports, the girl's family members had rushed her to a doctor in the village. She was later taken to a city hospital where she died during the treatment on Thursday night, officials said. The last rites of the deceased were performed after a post-mortem examination. The girl's family says that she was administered poison by the accused.

Family's allegations
She came home bleeding in the evening, family says

In his statement to police, the girl's brother said, "When she did not reach home at the usual time, we went to the tuition center, but there we were told she had not come." "We then launched a search but to no avail. When she reached our house late in the evening, she was bleeding, her clothes were torn and she could barely speak."

Police's statement
Police says girl consumed poison, wrote suicide letter

However, contrary to the family's claims, the police said that the girl consumed poison herself and a suicide note has also been discovered in which she named the accused. "The suicide letter is authentic and in her handwriting but we will be sending it to the forensic science laboratory for further examination," a senior police official was quoted as saying by The Indian Express.

Case
Two of the four accused held by the police

A case under Indian Penal Code (IPC) Sections 302 (Murder) and 376 (Rape) was registered on Thursday night against the four accused. Later, relevant sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POSCO) Act were also added to the FIR. Meanwhile, efforts are underway to nab the other two accused who are on the run.

Reaction
Former CM Akhilesh Yadav slams government over the incident

The incident has also evoked sharp reactions from leaders of Opposition parties. Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav slammed the state government in a tweet calling the matter "extremely sad and fear-inspiring for society." Attacking CM Yogi Adityanath, Yadav added, "If the star pracharak (campaigner) gets free time from publicity, he should pay attention to this too."

Other incidents
Several crimes against girls reported from UP recently

Crimes against women and girls have been on the rise in UP. In February, a four-year-old girl was found dead while her seven-year-old cousin was found injured after they went missing in UP's Shahjahanpur. Just days before that incident, two teenaged Dalit girls were found dead in a field in the state's Unnao district while another girl was found lying unconscious there.

Suicide helpline
If you're having suicidal thoughts, please seek help

In case you need help or know someone who does, you can reach out to AASRA for suicide prevention counseling. Their number is 022 2754 6669 (24 hours). You can also contact the Hyderabad-based Roshni NGO at +914066202000 or COOJ at +918322252525. Sneha India Foundation, which works 24X7, can be contacted at +914424640050. Vandrevala Foundation has trained counselors, and their number is 18602662345.

Share this timeline
Facebook
Whatsapp
Twitter
Linkedin
Sagar
Sagar
Twitter
Sagar covers national news for NewsBytes. He has previously worked as an editorial intern at NDTV. Over the course of his near three-year career, Sagar has gained experience in news writing, copy editing, and video production. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from the University of Delhi.
Latest
India
Meerut
Latest
Happy birthday Karan Johar: Here's what makes him a gamechanger
Happy birthday Karan Johar: Here's what makes him a gamechanger Entertainment
KOMAKI LY, DT 3000 EVs launched in India: Check features
KOMAKI LY, DT 3000 EVs launched in India: Check features Auto
Renaming district: Violent protesters in Andhra set minister's house ablaze
Renaming district: Violent protesters in Andhra set minister's house ablaze India
Johnny Depp-Amber Heard trial: Judge refuses to dismiss Heard's counterclaim
Johnny Depp-Amber Heard trial: Judge refuses to dismiss Heard's counterclaim Entertainment
Adam Neumann's Flowcarbon raises $70mn through VC funding, token sales
Adam Neumann's Flowcarbon raises $70mn through VC funding, token sales Business
India
Centre reconstitutes Inter-State Council; Modi to be chairman: Details here
Centre reconstitutes Inter-State Council; Modi to be chairman: Details here India
Monkeypox: Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan prepare to fight against virus
Monkeypox: Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan prepare to fight against virus India
PM Modi meets Japanese IT giant head, discusses investment opportunities
PM Modi meets Japanese IT giant head, discusses investment opportunities World
Pakistan commits to fighting terrorism, seeks 'balanced ties' with world
Pakistan commits to fighting terrorism, seeks 'balanced ties' with world World
10,000 people stuck as Rishikesh-Yamunotri Highway safety wall collapses
10,000 people stuck as Rishikesh-Yamunotri Highway safety wall collapses India
More News
Meerut
UP: COVID-19 vaccine certificate shows BJP leader given 5 doses
UP: COVID-19 vaccine certificate shows BJP leader given 5 doses India
Woman wanted estranged lover back, loses lakhs to tantrik instead
Woman wanted estranged lover back, loses lakhs to tantrik instead India
Meerut twins, 24, die hours apart after battling COVID-19
Meerut twins, 24, die hours apart after battling COVID-19 India
Now, travel from Delhi to Meerut in just 45 minutes
Now, travel from Delhi to Meerut in just 45 minutes India
Ghazipur: After Tikait's appeal, hundreds of farmers, students join protest
Ghazipur: After Tikait's appeal, hundreds of farmers, students join protest India
More News
Next News Article
Next News Article

Love India news?

Subscribe to stay updated.

India Thumbnail
India News Business News World News Politics News Sports News Technology News Entertainment News Auto News Lifestyle News Inspirational News
Career News Bengaluru News Delhi News Mumbai News Mukesh Ambani Indian Premier League (IPL) Karnataka Samsung Xiaomi West Bengal
Bihar Virat Kohli Rohit Sharma Haryana Narendra Modi Arvind Kejriwal Tamil Nadu Gujarat Yogi Adityanath YouTube
Instagram Hollywood News Uttar Pradesh Kerala Netflix Bollywood News Mamata Banerjee Maruti Suzuki Rahul Gandhi Elon Musk
Shah Rukh Khan Chelsea FC OPPO Akhilesh Yadav Indian Cricket Team Apple Manchester United Salman Khan Cryptocurrency OnePlus
Amitabh Bachchan ICC Women's World Cup Vivo India vs Sri Lanka
About Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Contact Us Ethical Conduct Grievance Redressal News News Archive Topics Archive IPL 2022 Schedule IPL 2022 Points Table Find Cricket Statistics
Follow us on
Facebook Twitter Linkedin Youtube
All rights reserved © NewsBytes 2022