Lucknow, September 2: A 23-year-old model from Kanpur has accused three men, including her Facebook friend Vipin Singh, of gang-raping her in a Scorpio car and later in a hotel in Lucknow’s Chinhat area. The incident reportedly occurred after the men lured her to the city under the pretext of securing her a job in the film industry.

Hindi Daily Jagran reported that the woman, who aspired to work in Bhojpuri films, had connected with Vipin Singh on social media. He allegedly invited her to Lucknow on August 28, promising an introduction to a film director. After meeting her at Matiyari Square, Vipin took her to an office on Deva Road, where he introduced her to another man, claiming he was a director. Jodhpur Horror: Man Kidnaps 3-Year-Old Girl Sleeping Outside Temple With Mother, Rapes and Dump Her on Roadside in Rajasthan; Arrested.

While returning, Vipin allegedly invited two other men, Himanshu Singh and Vinay Singh, to join them in the car. The woman claims that the trio drugged her during the ride, rendering her unconscious. She later woke up in a hotel room at Matiyari Square, realising she had been assaulted. Uttarakhand Shocker: Cleric Forces Little Girls to Watch Porn Videos, Rapes Them After Scaring With Djinn Stories in Rudrapur; Arrested.

When the victim protested, the accused threatened her life and advised her to quietly return to Kanpur. Fearing for her safety, she went back to her hometown, where she reported the incident to her family. They then lodged a complaint with the Chinhat police station.

Two of the accused, Vipin Singh and Himanshu Singh, have been taken into custody. The police are actively searching for the third suspect, Vinay Singh. The investigation is ongoing.

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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