Varanasi Gangrape Case: 2 More Arrests Take Total To 15, Family Seeks Justice As Survivor Battles Hepatitis-B

Last update:April 16, 2025, 12:12 IST

19 -year -old university student sexual aggression for 7 days: the UP case, which initially had received criticism for administrative negligence in the investigation, has accelerated the rhythm after the modes of Prime Minister Narendra Direct Intervention

Prime Minister Modi ordered the official to take strict measures against the defendant in the Varanasi Gange-Rape case | PTI image

The Uttar Pradesh police arrested two more men in the brutal seven -day gangrape from a 19 -year -old university student for 23 men in Varanasi, carrying the total number of judgments at 15.

The case, which had initially caused criticism for administrative negligence in the investigation, has accelerated the rhythm after the direct intervention of Prime Minister Narendra Modis.

Based on surveillance and forensic analysis

According to a senior police officer of the Commissioner of Varanasi, Raj Khan, son or Jamal Khan aka Munna, a resident or Fepatpur Dubkiyan in Chabepur; and Mohammad Shahbaz, son of Gulzar, a resident or Lallapura in Sigra has been arrested. Raj had been living in a house interested in Hukulganj, from where a night raid was applauded.

“Both suspects were identified using an extensive analysis of CCTV, mapping of facial sketches and local informants. They were seen in multiple locations where the victim was held during their captivity, and both have admitted their involuntary,” said the office … … …

Lalpur police officers said the defendants will be presented for medical examination before being to judicial custody. Meanwhile, the police have received intelligence that several suspects identified have gone to hiding and are tracking police movements through intermediaries. The raids are underway in several hiding places throughout the district.

9 or 11 identified unknowns

According to the first information report presented at the Lalpur Police Station, the 19 -year -old student was kidnapped on March 29 and undergoing a repeated gang violation during a week. She was abandoned in a semi-conscious state on a road on April 5. The survivor managed to return home, where she remained unconscious for two days before the refund approach authorities.

“Thirteen judgments were made in the first internships of the investigation. Of the 11 initially unidentified suspects, we have now confirmed the identities of nine. With the last two judgments, we have six fleeting,” added the senior official. “The load sheet is in an advanced stage and will be presented soon.”

He said that “they were seen in multiple places where the woman was the duration of the hero their captivity, and both have admitted their preliminary interruption of the interruption.”

The intervention of Prime Minister Spurs Action

The case won national prominence after Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the 50th official visit to Varanasi on April 11, faced the Mohan Agrawal Police Commissioner on the state of the investigation.

The prime minister, visible to the slow pace and administrative failures, allegedly demanded a strict action against all involved and guarantee that such incidents are not repeated.

DCP Varuna, Chandra Kant Meena, was removed from her position and transferred to the DGP office in Luckknow. The accusations of inaction and the failure to initiate disciplinary procedures against negligent officers led him to his dismissal. There is a strong speculation that more suspensions and departmental consultations are imminent.

Deferred bail audience

The Board Hearing for Anmol Gupta, identified as the main defendant, was deferred on Tuesday after the survivor lawyer sought additional time to present the answer. The judge has issued a notice to the Prosecutor’s Office to present his answer, and the next hearing is scheduled for April 21.

Our daughter deserves justice, says the survivor’s family

The survivor’s family, speaking with the media for the first time, expressed relief about the trial, but emphasized that the fight is far from finishing. The victim’s mother said:

“It is broken, physically and mentally. What happened is uncomfortable. We because every man invaded to be punished so severely that no one in this country dares to make sugar one thing again.

The family has also requested a rapid trial and capital punishment for those convicted.

Survivor beats health complications

The survivor is undergoing treatment at the Buh trauma center and has diagnosed with hepatitis-b, a possible contracted duration of the captivity of one week. Doctors suggest that their condition may have worsened due to substance exposure in the period in which it was a hero. A panel of high-ranking doctors of IMS-BH is reviewing its medical history, and a combination of antiviral therapies and liver protectors is being administered.

“Its bilirubin count is regularly monitored. We are trying to reduce the risks of systemic infection and are repeating tests every 48 hours,” said a doctor under anonymity. An additional collection of samples has been scheduled at the end of this week.

SOG intensifies the hunt for paid defendants

The Special Operations Group (SOG) has increased efforts to trace the absolute culprits. The DVR of more than two boxes potential sites have seized bone, and the CCCTV images are analyzed the bees throughout the day. The researchers claim to have tracked the victim’s movement in multiple locations, and geographical mapping data are being used to rebuild the exact timeline of the order.

The authorities have the hope that the suspects will soak soon, and the sources suggest that the multiple judgment can continue in the next few days.