Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Five arrested in Lucknow for rape of 16-year-old girl
In Lucknow, five people, including a 70-year-old man, were arrested for allegedly raping a 16-year-old girl.
The police say the girl was lured and kept at the home of one of the accused.
The oldest accused, Dwarika Raidas, is said to have sexually assaulted the girl for three days with the help of the others.
The police have charged them under serious laws for rape and kidnapping.
Five individuals, including a 70-year-old man, were arrested in Lucknow for the alleged rape of a 16-year-old girl.
The victim was allegedly lured and kept at the home of one of the accused.
Dwarika Raidas, the oldest accused, is said to have sexually assaulted the girl for three days.
The police have charged the accused under sections of the BNS and POCSO Act.
All the accused are residents of the Lucknow district.
- Who
- Five individuals, including a 70-year-old man, were arrested.
- What
- The alleged rape of a 16-year-old girl.
- When
- The arrests were made on Sunday, July 27.
- Where
- Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- The accused were arrested based on a complaint filed by the victim.
Accused's Defense
Victim's Allegations
Consent
Accused's Defense
The accused may argue that the victim consented to the acts.
Victim's Allegations
The victim alleges that she was forcibly engaged in a sexual relationship.
- Victim's Age
- 16 years old
- Number of Accused
- 5
- Oldest Accused
- 70 years old
- Location
- Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
- Charges Filed Under
- BNS and POCSO Act