Archive · 16 Aug 2026
Three youth arrested for gang-raping 19-year-old in Lakhimpur Kheri
A 19-year-old woman in India was hurt by three people who did something very wrong.
One of those people knew the woman and invited her to his house when his parents were not there.
His two friends were also there.
Together, the three hurt the woman in a serious way.
After they hurt her, she became very sick, and they ran away.
The woman went back home and told her grandparents what happened.
Her family took her to the hospital and called the police.
The police found and arrested the three people.
They are also writing down what the woman told them.
Doctors say she is getting better now.
Three youth were arrested for allegedly gang-raping a 19-year-old woman in Lakhimpur Kheri district, Uttar Pradesh.
The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon; arrests were announced on Sunday, August 16.
One accused, on friendly terms with the woman, invited her to his home where his parents were absent; he and two friends allegedly gang-raped her.
The three fled after her condition deteriorated; she returned home, told her grandparents, and was taken to the district hospital.
A case was registered under Section 70(1) (gang rape) of the BNS; the survivor's statement is being recorded and her condition is improving.
- Who
- A 19-year-old woman, three accused (Siddharth, Madhumesh Mishra, Vishu Kanojia), and Superintendent of Police Dr Khyati Garg of Lakhimpur Kheri.
- What
- Three youth were arrested for allegedly gang-raping the woman; a case was registered under Section 70(1) (gang rape) of the BNS.
- When
- The incident occurred Saturday afternoon; arrests were announced on Sunday, August 16.
- Where
- Sadar Kotwali area of Lakhimpur Kheri district, Uttar Pradesh, India.
- Why
- The accused allegedly lured the woman to one of their homes and gang-raped her; police arrested them for the crime.
- Incident
- Alleged gang rape of a 19-year-old woman
- Location
- Sadar Kotwali area, Lakhimpur Kheri district, Uttar Pradesh
- Timeline
- Incident on Saturday afternoon; arrests announced on Sunday, August 16
- Accused
- Siddharth (22), Madhumesh Mishra (23), Vishu Kanojia (19)
- Legal provision
- Section 70(1) (gang rape) of the BNS
- Survivor status
- Undergoing treatment at district hospital; condition improving
- Investigation status
- Accused arrested; survivor's statement being recorded
- Police official
- Superintendent of Police Dr Khyati Garg