Archive · 14 Aug 2025
Opposition Slams UP Government Over Balrampur Gang-Rape
In Balrampur, India, a woman who couldn't hear or speak was reportedly attacked.
She was found in a field.
Two men were arrested after a chase and a brief fight with police.
They are accused of kidnapping and assaulting her.
Some people are upset because CCTV cameras near the crime scene were not working.
Political parties are criticizing the government, saying the incident shows a problem with safety and law enforcement.
A deaf-mute woman was allegedly gang-raped in Balrampur, Uttar Pradesh.
Police arrested two suspects, Ankur Verma and Harshit Pandey, following an encounter.
The incident occurred near the homes of district officials, with some CCTV cameras reportedly off.
CCTV footage showed the victim running and being chased by men on motorcycles.
Opposition parties criticized the Uttar Pradesh government for the incident and its handling of law and order.
- Who
- A deaf-mute woman was the victim; Ankur Verma and Harshit Pandey were arrested.
- What
- A deaf-mute woman was allegedly gang-raped.
- When
- Within 24-48 hours of the incident.
- Where
- Balrampur, Uttar Pradesh, India.
- Why
- The exact motive isn't clear from the articles; the accused allegedly kidnapped and assaulted her.
Opposition View
Government Response
Law and Order
Opposition View
The government is failing to maintain law and order and protect women.
Government Response
The articles do not offer a different perspective on government's capability to maintain law and order.
- Victim Status
- Deaf-mute woman
- Incident Location
- Balrampur, Uttar Pradesh
- Perpetrators
- Ankur Verma, Harshit Pandey
- Arrest Details
- Apprehended after encounter
- CCTV Status
- Some cameras off near the incident
- Opposition Reaction
- Criticism of UP government
Sources
2 held for raping woman with hearing and speech impairment in UP’s Balrampur
UP police arrest 2 for rape of deaf-mute woman
Deaf-mute woman gang-raped in UP, encounter follows
UP: Mentally-challenged mute woman gang-raped, chased by men on deserted road
Mute Woman with Mental Disability Gang-Raped, Chased on Deserted Road in UP
Oppn slam UP govt over Balrampur gang-rape incident
Two held for gang-rape of deaf-mute mentally challenged girl in UP’s Balrampur
Mentally-challenged mute woman gang-raped in UP after being chased on road, 2 held
Uttar Pradesh News: CCTV Cameras Off During Balrampur Gangrape, Raises Questions On ‘Operation Trinetra’ (VIDEO)
CCTV captures woman chased before rape in Balrampur; 2 arrested after police encounter
UP Horror: Deaf-Mute Woman Gang-Raped; Accused Shot, Arrested In Police Encounter | VIDEO
Deaf-mute woman gang-raped in UP
