Archive · 8 Jan 2026
Multiple Rape Cases Spark Outrage in India
In India, there have been several serious incidents involving the rape and sexual assault of minors and a woman constable.
In Amroha, a 3.5-year-old girl was raped by a man who lured her with chocolate.
The police used CCTV footage to catch him.
In Kanpur, a 14-year-old girl was allegedly kidnapped and gang-raped by a police sub-inspector and his associate.
The police did not act quickly, and the girl's family had to make a video to get attention.
In Rajasthan, a suspended woman constable accused three police officials and another man of raping her in 2017.
The police have arrested some of the accused and suspended officers involved in mishandling the cases.
These incidents have caused a lot of anger and concern about how the police handle such crimes.
A 3.5-year-old girl was raped in Amroha, Uttar Pradesh, by Gajendra Singh Mallah (48), who lured her with chocolate and left her near a canal.
In Kanpur, a 14-year-old girl was allegedly kidnapped and gang-raped by a police sub-inspector and his associate, with police inaction sparking outrage.
A suspended woman constable in Rajasthan accused three police officials and another man of raping her in 2017 during her posting in Sardarshahar.
Police have arrested some of the accused and suspended officers involved in mishandling the cases, including delays in filing proper charges.
The incidents have sparked widespread outrage and highlighted issues of police inaction and mishandling of sexual assault cases.
- Who
- Multiple victims including a 3.5-year-old girl, a 14-year-old girl, and a suspended woman constable; various accused including police officials.
- What
- Multiple incidents of rape and sexual assault, including a gangrape and allegations of police inaction.
- When
- January 7, 2024 (Amroha and Rajasthan), January 8, 2024 (Kanpur).
- Where
- Amroha, Uttar Pradesh; Churu, Rajasthan; Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- Unclear motives; investigations ongoing.
Victims and Families
Police Authorities
Police Inaction
Victims and Families
Allegations of police inaction and mishandling of cases, including delays in filing proper charges and ignoring initial complaints.
Police Authorities
Police claim they are conducting investigations and taking action against those found responsible, including suspensions and arrests.
- Location 1
- Amroha, Uttar Pradesh
- Location 2
- Churu, Rajasthan
- Location 3
- Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
- Victim 1 Age
- 3.5 years old
- Victim 2 Age
- 14 years old
- Incident Date 1
- January 7, 2024
- Incident Date 2
- January 7, 2024 (alleged)
- Accused 1
- Gajendra Singh Mallah (48)
- Accused 2
- Three police officials and one other man in Rajasthan
- Accused 3
- Police Sub-Inspector and his associate in Kanpur
- Victim 1 Condition
- Critical, serious internal injuries
- Victim 2 Condition
- Medical examination conducted, report being examined
- Police Action 1
- Arrested after encounter, recovered pistol and motorcycle
- Police Action 2
- Suspension of officers, arrest of one accused, SI absconding
Sources
Teen allegedly raped in Kanpur; local journalist held, cop’s role under scanner
UP: Constable booked for harassing woman colleague in Kaushambi
UP:Man accused of raping 3-year-old girl arrested after police encounter in Amroha
Constable, Local Journalist Rape 14-Year-Old Girl In Kanpur: Cops
Schoolgirl gangraped in Kanpur; YouTuber nabbed, hunt on for cop
Teen allegedly raped in Kanpur; journalist held
'Abducted, Gang-Raped For 2 Hours': YouTuber, Cop Assault Teen Girl in Kanpur, Dump Her Outside Home
Rajasthan suspended woman constable accuses 4, including 3 cops of rape, case registered
Minor alleges gangrape by cop in Kanpur; viral video on police inaction sparks outrage
UP: Man abducts 20-year-old woman, attacks her mother
