Brutal Gang-Rape and Murder of 17-Year-Old Dalit Girl Exposed After Autopsy Report Confirms Sexual Assault and Strangulation

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A 17-year-old Dalit girl from Mainpuri district was brutally gang-raped and strangled to death by her 23-year-old cousin and two others. The girl's body was found hanging from a tree, and police initially suspected it to be a case of suicide. However, the autopsy report confirmed "sexual assault" and stated the cause of her death to be "strangulation". The family had suspected her cousin's involvement, and he was subsequently arrested after a brief encounter late on Friday. His brother-in-law and a friend, believed to be accomplices, were held on Saturday. The cousin, allegedly the main accused, sustained a bullet injury in his leg "in the crossfire" and is currently in custody.

Key Takeaways:

  • The 17-year-old girl was brutally gang-raped and strangled to death by her 23-year-old cousin and two others.
  • The autopsy report confirmed "sexual assault" and stated the cause of her death to be "strangulation".
  • The family had suspected her cousin's involvement, and he was subsequently arrested after a brief encounter late on Friday.
  • His brother-in-law and a friend, believed to be accomplices, were held on Saturday.
  • The cousin, allegedly the main accused, sustained a bullet injury in his leg "in the crossfire" and is currently in custody.
  • An FIR was registered under BNS sections 70-2 (under 18 years raped by one or more persons) and 103 (murder) along with Pocso Act at a local thana following a complaint by the victim's family.
  • Both the victim and the accused belong to the Dalit community.
  • The incident highlights the brutal nature of crimes committed against women and the need to strengthen the law and its enforcement.

Statistics:

  • 23-year-old cousin arrested for allegedly gang-raping and murdering the 17-year-old girl.
  • Two others, believed to be accomplices, held on Saturday.
  • The cousin sustained a bullet injury in his leg "in the crossfire".
  • Police sent the body for autopsy and initially didn't rule out suicide.
  • FIR registered under BNS sections 70-2 and 103 along with Pocso Act at a local thana following a complaint by the victim's family.
  • The victim and the accused belong to the Dalit community.

Sources:

  • The Times of India (no publication date)
  • Police statement as quoted in The Times of India (no publication date)
  • FIR registered under BNS sections 70-2 and 103 along with Pocso Act at a local thana following a complaint by the victim's family (no publication date)