Archive · 23 Dec 2025
Five sentenced to life in 2016 Bulandshahr gangrape case
In 2016, a family was traveling on a highway in Uttar Pradesh when armed men stopped their car.
The men robbed the family and then took the mother and her 13-year-old daughter to a nearby field where they raped them.
This horrible crime made many people across India very angry.
The police investigated and found important evidence, like DNA, that helped them catch the criminals.
After a long trial, the court decided that five of the men should go to jail for the rest of their lives and pay a fine.
One of the men died in jail while the trial was still going on.
This case is now closed, but it reminds everyone about the importance of keeping people safe.
Five convicts were sentenced to life imprisonment for the gangrape and robbery of a mother and her 13-year-old daughter in 2016.
The incident occurred on National Highway 91 in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, and sparked nationwide outrage.
Forensic evidence, including DNA found on the victim's clothing, played a crucial role in the conviction.
A chargesheet was filed against six accused, but one died in jail during the trial in 2019.
The case involved charges of rape, dacoity, wrongful confinement, and penetrative sexual assault on a minor.
- Who
- Five convicts (Juber alias Sunil, Sajid; Dharamvir alias Jitender, Naresh alias Sandip Baheliya, and Sunil Kumar alias Sagar) and a Noida-based family including a 13-year-old girl and her mother
- What
- Gangrape and robbery of a mother and her 13-year-old daughter
- When
- July 29-30, 2016 (incident), 2024 (verdict)
- Where
- Dostpur village, National Highway 91, Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- The convicts were sentenced to life imprisonment for their crimes of rape, dacoity, and wrongful confinement
Prosecution
Defense
Evidence
Prosecution
Prosecution presented DNA evidence from the victim's clothing and witness testimonies to prove the guilt of the accused.
Defense
Defense may have argued that the evidence was circumstantial or mishandled, but this was not detailed in the articles.
- Date of Incident
- July 29-30, 2016
- Location
- Dostpur village, National Highway 91, Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh
- Number of Convicts
- 5 (one died in jail during trial)
- Charges
- Rape, dacoity, wrongful confinement, penetrative sexual assault on a minor
- Evidence
- DNA evidence from victim's clothing
- Sentence
- Life imprisonment and a fine of Rs 1.81 lakh each
- Year of Verdict
- 2024
Sources
Bulandshahr gangrape case explained: Crime, trial and life sentence verdict – All you need to know
UP: POCSO court awards life sentence to five for gang-rape of mother, daughter
2016 Bulandshahr gangrape case: All five convicts sentenced to life imprisonment
