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Crime
16-Year-Old Victim of Gang Rape on Sleeper Bus in Greater Noida
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 31 Aug 2026, 12:41 PM
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A 16‑year‑old girl was gang‑raped inside a sleeper bus in Greater Noida, authorities say. Police are investigating the incident and have taken statements from witnesses.
A 16‑year‑old girl was gang‑raped inside a sleeper bus operating in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, police officials confirmed on Tuesday. The assault reportedly took place while the bus was en route, though the exact route and time of the incident have not yet been disclosed.
Police have opened a criminal investigation and have taken statements from several passengers who were on the bus at the time. The authorities are also collecting CCTV footage from nearby roads and bus depots to identify the perpetrators.
The incident has sparked outrage among local residents, with many calling for stricter safety measures on public transport. Several community leaders have urged the transport department to review security protocols on sleeper buses.
Investigators are working to locate the accused and are urging anyone with information to come forward. The case has been registered under the relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act.
Police have opened a criminal investigation and have taken statements from several passengers who were on the bus at the time. The authorities are also collecting CCTV footage from nearby roads and bus depots to identify the perpetrators.
The incident has sparked outrage among local residents, with many calling for stricter safety measures on public transport. Several community leaders have urged the transport department to review security protocols on sleeper buses.
Investigators are working to locate the accused and are urging anyone with information to come forward. The case has been registered under the relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act.