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DNA Matches Accused in Delhi Bus Gang Rape: Chargesheet Filed, Forensic Evidence Key
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Moneycontrol•30-09-2026, 12:20
DNA Matches Accused in Delhi Bus Gang Rape: Chargesheet Filed, Forensic Evidence Key
- •Delhi Police filed a 398-page chargesheet against two men accused of gang-raping a minor in a moving sleeper bus from Greater Noida to Delhi.
- •DNA samples from the accused, a bus driver and conductor, matched biological evidence recovered from the survivor's clothes and the bus.
- •The chargesheet, filed under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and POCSO Act, includes statements from 51 prosecution witnesses.
- •The incident occurred on August 4 when the minor, unfamiliar with the area, boarded the bus near Pari Chowk, Greater Noida, and was allegedly prevented from leaving.
- •The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of recent rape cases in Delhi, including this incident, raising concerns about public safety.
Key Questions Answered
According to the chargesheet filed by Delhi Police, DNA profiles of the bus driver and conductor matched biological samples, including semen and hair strands, recovered from the survivor's clothes and the bus.
The Tis Hazari Court took cognisance of the chargesheet on September 24, and the matter has been listed for arguments on charges on October 7.
Investigators discovered that the bus had a non-functional CCTV camera, heavy curtains restricting interior visibility, and 11 pending traffic challans for permit and safety violations. Furthermore, the driver and conductor were employed without prior police verification.
