Archive · 26 Sep 2026
NHRC Seeks Reports on Jhansi Gangrape-Suicide Case
The National Human Rights Commission is looking into the death of a 19-year-old woman in Jhansi.
News reports said six people, including three minors, allegedly raped her.
The reports said the incident happened at a cattle barn where she had gone to work.
They also said the accused allegedly threatened to share a video of the act.
The woman reportedly became distressed and consumed poison.
The rights commission said the reports, if true, could involve serious human rights violations.
It asked Jhansi officials and police leaders to explain what has happened.
They must provide information about the investigation and any compensation within two weeks.
The National Human Rights Commission issued notices to Jhansi’s district magistrate and senior superintendent of police.
The notices followed media reports that a 19-year-old woman died by suicide after an alleged gangrape.
Six people, including three minors, were accused of raping the woman at a cattle barn, according to the report.
The woman reportedly consumed poison after alleged threats that a video of the incident would be circulated.
Officials have been asked to submit a report within two weeks, including the investigation’s status and any compensation paid to her next of kin.
- Who
- The National Human Rights Commission, Jhansi district officials, police authorities, and six people accused in media reports.
- What
- The NHRC issued notices over the alleged gangrape of a 19-year-old woman and her subsequent death by suicide.
- When
- The notices were reported on September 25, following a media report dated September 23.
- Where
- Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh; the alleged rape reportedly occurred at a cattle barn.
- Why
- The NHRC said the report, if true, raises serious human rights concerns and sought details about the investigation and possible compensation.
- Investigating body
- National Human Rights Commission
- Officials notified
- Jhansi district magistrate and senior superintendent of police
- Victim
- A 19-year-old woman
- Number of accused
- Six, including three minors
- Reported incident location
- A cattle barn in Jhansi
- Requested response time
- Within two weeks
- Requested information
- Investigation status and any compensation paid to the deceased’s next of kin