Archive · 10 Jun 2025
Man Cleared of Rape, Father's Suicide Sparks Protests
Imagine a man named Siddharth was accused of hurting a young girl.
The police arrested him.
His father tried to prove he was innocent, but sadly, he passed away.
Later, an investigation revealed that the accusations were not true, and Siddharth was let go.
The investigation showed that someone made up the story because they didn't like Siddharth.
Sadly, because the father believed in his son's innocence so much, the stress became too much.
After the father's passing, many people were angry, so they blocked a road.
The police then had to get involved.
Several police officers were also suspended for not doing their jobs correctly.
A man, Siddharth Tiwari, was initially accused of raping an 8-year-old girl.
An SIT investigation revealed the allegations were false and motivated by personal rivalry.
The rape charges against Siddharth were dropped, and he was granted bail.
Siddharth's father died by suicide after failing to prove his son's innocence.
Protests erupted following the father's death, leading to highway blockades and police intervention.
- Who
- Siddharth Tiwari was accused; his father, Rambabu Tiwari, died by suicide; the SIT investigated the case.
- What
- A man was accused of rape, then cleared. His father died by suicide, leading to protests and arrests.
- When
- The man was arrested on May 29; father died by suicide on June 4; bail granted on Monday.
- Where
- Lohanda village under the Saini police station limits.
- Why
- Allegations were found to be false and motivated by personal rivalry. Father's suicide led to protests.
Initial Complainant/Family
Protesters/SIT Findings
Accuracy of initial accusation
Initial Complainant/Family
Initial accusation of rape was made by a resident, alleging sexual assault.
Protesters/SIT Findings
SIT found allegations were false; Siddharth only slapped the girl.
Police Handling
Initial Complainant/Family
Protesters believed initial investigation was flawed.
Protesters/SIT Findings
Police suspended officials for negligence.
- Accused
- Siddharth Tiwari
- Accusation
- Rape of 8-year-old girl
- Father's Name
- Rambabu Tiwari
- Father's Cause of Death
- Suicide
- SIT Findings
- Allegations false, motivated by rivalry
- Charges Dropped
- Rape and POCSO Act related sections
- Highway Blockade
- June 5
- Police Suspensions
- 3 officials