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Crime
Uttar Pradesh Teen Gang‑Raped on Moving Sleeper Bus Over 47‑km Journey
✍️ NDTV
🗓 31 Aug 2026, 02:02 PM
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A teenage girl from Uttar Pradesh was allegedly gang‑raped while traveling on a moving sleeper bus covering about 47 kilometres, authorities said.
Police in Uttar Pradesh have registered a case after a teenage girl reported being gang‑raped inside a sleeper bus that was in motion for roughly 47 kilometres. The victim, who is a resident of the state, alleged that the assault took place while the bus was traveling between two districts, though the exact route has not been disclosed.
Investigators have detained several passengers and are reviewing CCTV footage from the bus and nearby stations to identify the accused. The bus driver and conductor have also been questioned to establish how the curtains were drawn and how the crime could be concealed during the journey.
The case has been handed over to the district crime branch, which said it will file a charge sheet once forensic reports and statements are completed. The incident has sparked calls for stricter monitoring of sleeper buses and better safety measures for women travelers in the state.
Investigators have detained several passengers and are reviewing CCTV footage from the bus and nearby stations to identify the accused. The bus driver and conductor have also been questioned to establish how the curtains were drawn and how the crime could be concealed during the journey.
The case has been handed over to the district crime branch, which said it will file a charge sheet once forensic reports and statements are completed. The incident has sparked calls for stricter monitoring of sleeper buses and better safety measures for women travelers in the state.