Archive · 17 Jun 2025
BJP MLA's Nephew Arrested, Jailed for Gang-Rape in Amethi
A BJP MLA's nephew and two other men are now in jail after being accused of kidnapping and assaulting a young girl.
The girl was taken from her village in Amethi, and the police have now added charges of gang rape to the case.
The girl's mother claims the police initially didn't take the case seriously and that she's being pressured to drop the charges.
The incident has caused a lot of concern in the community.
BJP MLA's nephew and two others were arrested and jailed for allegedly kidnapping and gang-raping a minor girl.
The incident took place in Amethi district of Uttar Pradesh.
The alleged kidnapping occurred on June 7, and the girl was found the next day.
Charges of gang-rape and sections of the POCSO Act have been added to the case.
The girl's mother accused the police of pressuring her for a compromise and not taking proper action.
- Who
- Ravi Kumar (nephew of BJP MLA Suresh Pasi) and two other associates.
- What
- A 16-year-old girl was allegedly kidnapped and gang-raped.
- When
- The kidnapping occurred on June 7, and arrests were made on Tuesday.
- Where
- Amethi district, Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- The motive for the kidnapping and rape is not mentioned in the articles.
Victim's Mother
Police
Police Response
Victim's Mother
Accuses police of not taking the case seriously and pressuring her to compromise.
Police
Police initially registered a case but did not include gang-rape and POCSO charges until later.
- Accused
- Ravi Kumar, Babadin, Rambachan
- Victim Age
- 16
- Location
- Amethi, Uttar Pradesh
- Charges
- Kidnapping, gang-rape, POCSO Act
- FIR Date
- June 13
- Arrest Date
- Tuesday