Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Woman gang-raped in UP's Chitrakoot forest
A 20-year-old woman from Madhya Pradesh was allegedly raped by two men in a forest in Uttar Pradesh's Chitrakoot district.
The incident happened on Wednesday evening when she was with a 17-year-old friend.
The men initially pretended to be Forest Department employees.
The woman managed to escape and reported the incident to the police.
The police are now investigating and have released sketches of the suspects based on the survivor's description.
A 20-year-old woman was allegedly raped by two men in Devangana valley, Chitrakoot district, Uttar Pradesh.
The incident occurred on Wednesday evening when the woman was with a 17-year-old friend.
The assailants initially impersonated Forest Department employees.
The woman escaped and reported the incident to the police.
Police have released sketches of the suspects and deployed multiple teams to solve the case.
- Who
- A 20-year-old woman and her 17-year-old friend
- What
- The woman was allegedly raped by two men
- When
- Wednesday evening
- Where
- Devangana valley, Chitrakoot district, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- The motive is unknown, but the assailants initially impersonated Forest Department employees.
Victim's Perspective
Law Enforcement Perspective
Incident Details
Victim's Perspective
The victim experienced a traumatic assault and managed to escape to report the incident.
Law Enforcement Perspective
Police are actively investigating the case and have deployed multiple teams to apprehend the suspects.
- Victim's Age
- 20 years old
- Location
- Devangana valley, Chitrakoot district, Uttar Pradesh
- Date of Incident
- Wednesday evening
- Number of Assailants
- Two men
- Victim's Residence
- Neighboring Madhya Pradesh
- Police Response
- Multiple teams deployed, sketches released
