abduction and rape case

A man and six others were arrested in Gujarat for allegedly trafficking his wife for Rs 50,000, after which she was reportedly raped and sexually assaulted. The crime surfaced when the husband filed a missing person complaint for his wife, only to go missing himself later. The victim's statement revealed the horrific details of her ordeal.

Opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav has accused the Bihar government of a severe law and order breakdown, citing 8,681 missing children, predominantly girls, in a month and routine rape incidents. He also highlighted recent crimes against women and minors. The ruling alliance has refuted these claims, calling the data fake and asserting a zero-tolerance policy towards crime.

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.

Organised Crime Saw Sharp Surge Across State

A senior Tamil Nadu police officer is facing backlash after a video showed her laughing before a press briefing on a brutal girl's rape-murder case. The clip sparked outrage, with many questioning the perceived insensitivity. This controversy follows similar criticism of a state minister for her demeanor during media interactions on the same tragic incident.

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.

A 10-year-old girl was found sexually assaulted and murdered in Coimbatore, leading to widespread outrage. Police swiftly apprehended her neighbour, K Karthi, and an accomplice within 24 hours. Karthi, who sustained injuries while attempting to evade arrest, confessed to the heinous crime. The Chief Minister has pledged stringent punishment and enhanced safety measures for women and children.

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.

Repeatedly Raped Minor, Impregnated Her In Sept Last Year

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.