17-Year-Old Girl from Bulandshahr Allegedly Raped in Delhi by Auto-Rickshaw Driver
17-year-old runaway from Bulandshahr raped by auto driver in Delhi
Hindustan Times
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A 17-year-old girl from Bulandshahr district, Uttar Pradesh, was allegedly drugged and raped by an auto-rickshaw driver in Wazirabad, Delhi. The accused, Raj Kumar, 23, was arrested after fleeing to his hometown in Motihari, Bihar. The girl, who had run away from home, was found unconscious and later confirmed as a rape victim through medical examination.
- 01The victim is a 17-year-old girl from Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh.
- 02She was allegedly drugged and raped by 23-year-old Raj Kumar in Wazirabad, Delhi.
- 03The accused has been arrested in Motihari, Bihar, after fleeing the crime scene.
- 04The girl had run away from home due to family issues and was seeking work.
- 05Medical examination confirmed the rape after the girl was found unconscious.
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A 17-year-old girl from Bulandshahr district, Uttar Pradesh, who ran away from home, was allegedly drugged and raped by Raj Kumar, a 23-year-old auto-rickshaw driver, in a park in Wazirabad, Delhi. The incident occurred on Saturday, shortly after the girl arrived in Delhi, where she initially sought help for employment. After the alleged assault, the driver abandoned her on a roadside and fled to his hometown in Motihari, Bihar. Police arrested him on Monday following a thorough investigation, which included analyzing CCTV footage. The girl was taken to Aruna Asaf Ali Hospital, where medical examinations confirmed the rape. Authorities are investigating the accused's background to determine if he has a prior criminal history.
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This incident raises serious concerns about the safety of young women in urban areas and the need for better protective measures.
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