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Crime
16-year-old girl allegedly gang-raped on Delhi bus; driver, conductor detained
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 31 Aug 2026, 12:03 PM
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A 16-year-old girl was allegedly gang‑raped inside a Delhi bus, prompting police to detain the vehicle's driver and conductor.
Delhi police have opened an investigation after a 16-year-old girl reported being gang‑raped inside a city bus. The alleged assault took place while the victim was traveling on the bus, leading authorities to act swiftly.
The driver and the conductor of the bus were taken into custody for questioning, as per standard procedure in such cases. Both have been held pending further inquiry into their possible involvement or negligence.
Investigators are gathering evidence from the vehicle and interviewing witnesses to establish the sequence of events. The case is being treated as a serious criminal offense, and officials have assured that the investigation will be thorough.
The victim's identity has not been disclosed, and the police have urged anyone with additional information to come forward. The incident has sparked concern over safety on public transport in the capital.
The driver and the conductor of the bus were taken into custody for questioning, as per standard procedure in such cases. Both have been held pending further inquiry into their possible involvement or negligence.
Investigators are gathering evidence from the vehicle and interviewing witnesses to establish the sequence of events. The case is being treated as a serious criminal offense, and officials have assured that the investigation will be thorough.
The victim's identity has not been disclosed, and the police have urged anyone with additional information to come forward. The incident has sparked concern over safety on public transport in the capital.