16-year-old student gang-raped in Delhi; assault inside sleeper bus; accused driver and conductor arrested

16-year-old student gang-raped in Delhi; assault inside sleeper bus; accused driver and conductor arrested

A shocking incident reported from Delhi’s Kashmere Gate area has raised questions about the capital’s security arrangements. It is alleged that a 16-year-old student was gang-raped inside a moving sleeper bus. The police have arrested the bus driver and conductor in connection with the case. Reports indicate that the student boarded the bus at Pari Chowk, and the assault took place during the approximately 47-kilometer journey to Kashmere Gate. Following the incident, the victim informed the police, leading to the registration of a case and subsequent action. The Women’s Commission has also demanded strict action and a trial in a fast-track court. Meanwhile, the incident has sparked a political debate regarding law and order in Delhi.