ABVP student leader, three others booked for rape of 17‑year‑old in Haldwani

Uttarakhand police have booked an Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) student leader along with three other individuals for allegedly raping a 17‑year‑old girl in Haldwani, a city in the Nainital district. The charges were filed after the victim lodged a complaint and the investigation identified the accused.
The accused have been charged under the relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code, and the case has been forwarded to the local court for trial.
The involvement of a student leader from a nationally recognised organization has heightened public interest, prompting authorities to stress that the investigation remains ongoing and that due process will be followed.
No further personal details of the victim have been disclosed to safeguard her privacy.