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NHRC Issues Notices Over Jhansi Gangrape, Suicide of 19-Year-Old Woman
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News18•26-09-2026, 00:30
NHRC Issues Notices Over Jhansi Gangrape, Suicide of 19-Year-Old Woman
- •The NHRC has issued notices to the Jhansi DM and SSP following media reports of a 19-year-old woman's suicide after an alleged gangrape.
- •Six individuals, including three minors, are accused of the gangrape in Uttar Pradesh.
- •The rights panel has requested a report within two weeks, detailing the investigation's status and any compensation provided to the victim's family.
- •The woman reportedly consumed poison after being threatened by the accused that they would circulate a video of the act.
- •The NHRC has taken suo motu cognisance, stating that the media report, if true, indicates serious human rights violations.
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The NHRC issued notices to the Jhansi district magistrate and senior superintendent of police following media reports about a 19-year-old woman who died by suicide after allegedly being gang-raped by six individuals, including three minors, at a cattle barn.
The rights panel requested a comprehensive report within two weeks that must cover the current status of the investigation along with details regarding any compensation provided to the deceased woman's next of kin.
The victim reportedly consumed poison after becoming severely distressed over threats from the accused that they would circulate a video recording of the sexual assault publicly.
