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Crime
U.P. student gang‑raped in Delhi; accused from Kanpur claims innocence, wife alleges framing
✍️ bhaskarenglish.in
🗓 01 Sep 2026, 03:03 PM
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A student from Uttar Pradesh was allegedly gang‑raped in Delhi. Police have identified a suspect from Kanpur, while the victim’s wife contends that her husband is being framed.
Delhi police have opened a criminal investigation after a student from Uttar Pradesh reported being gang‑raped in the national capital. The victim, a young male, approached authorities following the alleged assault, prompting a swift response from law‑enforcement agencies.
Investigators have named a man from Kanpur as a primary suspect in the case. The accused has been taken into custody for questioning, and the police are gathering forensic evidence and statements from potential witnesses to build a charge sheet.
The victim’s wife publicly asserted that her husband is being framed, alleging that the accusations are part of a larger conspiracy. She has appealed to the courts for a fair and transparent inquiry, emphasizing the need for due process.
The case is currently under investigation by the Delhi Police Crime Branch, which has pledged to expedite the probe and submit findings to the appropriate judicial authority. No further arrests have been reported, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Investigators have named a man from Kanpur as a primary suspect in the case. The accused has been taken into custody for questioning, and the police are gathering forensic evidence and statements from potential witnesses to build a charge sheet.
The victim’s wife publicly asserted that her husband is being framed, alleging that the accusations are part of a larger conspiracy. She has appealed to the courts for a fair and transparent inquiry, emphasizing the need for due process.
The case is currently under investigation by the Delhi Police Crime Branch, which has pledged to expedite the probe and submit findings to the appropriate judicial authority. No further arrests have been reported, and the investigation remains ongoing.