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Crime
Uttar Pradesh girl gang-raped on intercity bus covering 47 km to Delhi
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 01 Sep 2026, 05:41 AM
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A girl from Uttar Pradesh was allegedly gang‑raped on an intercity bus that travelled 47 kilometres towards Delhi without being stopped, reports say.
New Delhi, Sep 1 (The Indian Express) – Police investigations have revealed that a girl from Uttar Pradesh was gang‑raped aboard an intercity bus bound for the capital. The vehicle covered a distance of 47 kilometres en route to Delhi, during which the assault allegedly took place. According to officials, the bus was not halted by authorities at any point, allowing the perpetrators to continue the crime unchecked.
The incident has sparked concerns over passenger safety on long‑distance buses operating between Uttar Pradesh and Delhi. Law enforcement agencies have launched a probe to identify the accused and to examine lapses in monitoring of intercity transport.
Authorities have urged the public to report any suspicious activity on public transport and have promised stricter enforcement of safety protocols on routes connecting the two regions.
The incident has sparked concerns over passenger safety on long‑distance buses operating between Uttar Pradesh and Delhi. Law enforcement agencies have launched a probe to identify the accused and to examine lapses in monitoring of intercity transport.
Authorities have urged the public to report any suspicious activity on public transport and have promised stricter enforcement of safety protocols on routes connecting the two regions.