Two Arrested for Alleged Rape in Fatehpur District, Uttar Pradesh
Two arrested for raping woman in UP's Fatehpur; one absconding
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Two men have been arrested in Fatehpur district, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly raping a 22-year-old woman. The incident occurred on April 24 when the woman was attacked while out with her fiancé. A third suspect remains at large, with a reward offered for his capture.
- 01Two suspects arrested for the alleged rape of a woman in Fatehpur district.
- 02Incident occurred on April 24 near the Kutipar canal culvert.
- 03The woman reported the crime to police on April 25, but initial response was inadequate.
- 04A reward of ₹25,000 has been announced for the capture of the third suspect.
- 05The local police officer was reassigned due to negligence in handling the case.
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In Fatehpur district, Uttar Pradesh, police have arrested two individuals, Lalit and Yuvraj, for allegedly raping a 22-year-old woman on April 24. The woman was reportedly attacked while out with her fiancé near the Kutipar canal culvert in the Khaga area. After the incident, she visited the Khaga police station on April 25 to file a complaint, but the response was not taken seriously initially, according to Fatehpur Superintendent of Police Abhimanyu Manglik. Following an investigation, a case was registered, leading to the arrests on April 27. Authorities have also announced a reward of ₹25,000 (approximately $300 USD) for information leading to the capture of a third suspect, Bablu, who is currently absconding. Additionally, the local Station House Officer, Ramesh Kumar Patel, has been sent to the Police Lines due to negligence in handling the situation.
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This incident highlights ongoing issues of women's safety in the region and the need for improved police responsiveness to such cases.
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