Alwar, November 14: A shocking incident occurred in Rajasthan’s Alwar district, where a 15-year-old girl died after consuming poison following an alleged gang-rape. The incident took place on November 8 in a village under the Ramgarh police station. According to ASI Bholaram, the girl had gone to the fields with her sister-in-law, who later returned home, leaving her alone.

Seizing the opportunity, two local men reportedly accosted and gang-raped her, recording videos and photos of the sex assault, reported Live Hindustan. The accused then posted these visuals on social media, leading to public humiliation and severe distress for the victim. Girl Booking Hotel Room, Going Inside With Man Cannot Be Considered as Her Consent for Sex, Says Bombay High Court While Hearing Rape Case.

After discovering that the video had circulated online, the girl took poison. Her family rushed her to the district hospital, where doctors attempted treatment. Given her critical condition, she was transferred to Jaipur’s SMS hospital, but she later succumbed to her injuries. Following the family’s complaint, Ramgarh police registered a case under the POCSO Act. Uttar Pradesh: Dance Teacher Alleges Rape, Death Threats From ‘Lawrence Bishnoi Gang’ Member in Basti, Probe Underway.

This comes after 5 men were arrested in Delhi’s Lajpat Nagar area for allegedly gang-raping a 17-year-old girl and her aunt at a house, police said on Tuesday. The incident took place on Saturday night and the matter came to the fore when the duo reached Safdarjung Hospital for the minor's treatment on Sunday.

The accused are identified as Shivam Parchha, Aman Pal, Ashish alias Anshuman, Amar Mehra and Abhishek alias Ishu, police said, adding that they work as drivers and security guards in parts of south Delhi.

Women and Child Helpline Numbers:

Childline India – 1098; Missing Child and Women – 1094; Women’s Helpline – 181; National Commission for Women Helpline – 112; National Commission for Women Helpline Against Violence – 7827170170; Police Women and Senior Citizen Helpline – 1091/1291.

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