Father of Delhi University Rape Survivor Calls for Justice as Police Hunt Accused
DU student gang rape survivor’s father breaks down, seeks strict action
The Times Of India
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The father of a 19-year-old Delhi University student from Jaunpur, who was allegedly gang-raped, expressed his anguish while seeking justice during a police statement. The accused, Shivam Yadav and Sunny Yadav, remain at large as police intensify their search, offering rewards for information leading to their arrest.
- 01The survivor's father described the incident as a heinous crime and demanded strict action against the accused.
- 02The accused, Shivam Yadav and Sunny Yadav, have not yet been arrested despite ongoing police investigations.
- 03The incident reportedly occurred when the victim was persuaded to disembark in Lucknow, where she was allegedly assaulted in a rented flat.
- 04Police are questioning two other youths linked to the accused, who claim Sunny is innocent and that the survivor often visited Shivam.
- 05A reward of ₹25,000 (approximately $300 USD) has been announced for information leading to the arrest of the accused.
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In Lucknow, the father of a 19-year-old Delhi University student, who is a victim of a gang rape, broke down while recounting his daughter's traumatic experience during a police statement. He emphasized the need for strict action against the accused, Shivam Yadav and Sunny Yadav, both of whom remain at large. According to the First Information Report (FIR), the victim was persuaded by Shivam to get off the train in Lucknow, where she was allegedly taken to a rented flat and assaulted after being given an intoxicating drink. The police have yet to apprehend the suspects but have intensified their search efforts, forming multiple teams and conducting raids across Uttar Pradesh and Delhi. Additionally, they have offered a reward of ₹25,000 for information leading to the arrest of the accused. Investigations are ongoing, including verification of statements from two youths connected to the case, who claim to have lived with the suspects.
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The case has raised significant concerns about women's safety and the effectiveness of law enforcement in Uttar Pradesh.
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