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Sexual Violence Cases in Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh Highlight Failures in Protecting Vulnerable Groups

Recent incidents reveal patterns of caste-based targeting, child abuse, and exploitation of trust, with law enforcement pursuing arrests and investigations under specialized legal provisions.

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Overview

  • A 40-year-old Dalit woman in Mainpuri, Uttar Pradesh, was reportedly raped at gunpoint in front of her 4-year-old son; the accused remains at large as investigations continue.
  • In Etah, Uttar Pradesh, two men are accused of gang-raping a minor Dalit girl and threatening to release a video; police have registered a case and are pursuing the suspects.
  • A 3-year-old girl in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, was allegedly raped in a car by her landlord’s son and his friend; both suspects have been arrested under the POCSO Act.
  • A 21-year-old woman in Gwalior was reportedly raped by her husband’s friend, who threatened to kill her baby; the accused is now in custody.
  • In Bhopal, an 18-year-old girl accused her mother’s boyfriend of rape and threats to her life; police have registered a case and are actively searching for the suspect.