Archive · 23 Aug 2026
Two Arrested in Muzaffarnagar Minor Dalit Girl Gang-Rape Case
Police in Muzaffarnagar found a 17-year-old girl after she had been missing for several days.
Officials say she was allegedly abducted and sexually assaulted by multiple people.
Police arrested two suspects, Nazim and Doctor Mohammad Adil.
Nazim was reportedly hurt in the leg while trying to escape.
Officers checked footage from about 600 cameras during the search.
The girl’s mother has demanded the harshest punishment for those responsible.
A state minister promised that the investigation would be strict and would not be compromised.
The two arrested suspects were sent to judicial custody while the case continues.
Police recovered a 17-year-old Dalit girl in Muzaffarnagar after a three-day search operation.
Nazim and Doctor Mohammad Adil were arrested over the alleged abduction and gang rape.
Police examined footage from approximately 600 CCTV cameras to trace the girl and accused.
Nazim was injured in the leg while allegedly attempting to flee, officials said.
Both accused were sent to judicial custody under BNS, POCSO and SC/ST Act provisions.
- Who
- A 17-year-old Dalit girl, accused Nazim and Doctor Mohammad Adil, Muzaffarnagar police, and Uttar Pradesh Minister Kapil Dev Agarwal.
- What
- The girl was allegedly abducted and gang-raped; two people were arrested after her recovery.
- When
- She was recovered on Friday, and the two accused were sent to judicial custody on Saturday; officials said she had been missing for several days.
- Where
- Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, with the case handled by City Kotwali police.
- Why
- Police launched the search to locate the missing girl, identify those allegedly involved, and investigate the suspected offences.
- Victim
- A 17-year-old girl from the Dalit community
- Location
- Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh
- Arrested
- Nazim and Doctor Mohammad Adil
- Search operation
- Police examined approximately 600 CCTV cameras
- Police action
- Nazim was injured in the leg while allegedly attempting to flee
- Court action
- Both accused were sent to judicial custody
- Legal provisions
- Sections 64(1) and 70(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, along with relevant POCSO and SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act provisions