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Crime
Police Identify Bus Driver, Conductor in 17-Year-Old Rape Case in UP Village
✍️ TOI City
🗓 02 Sep 2026, 10:41 AM
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Police have named the bus driver and conductor as suspects in the gang‑rape of a 17‑year‑old girl on a moving bus on August 4, prompting the victim’s family to flee their Uttar Pradesh village amid fears of media scrutiny.
On August 4, a 17‑year‑old girl was allegedly assaulted on a moving bus in a village in Uttar Pradesh. Police investigations have identified the bus driver and the conductor as the primary suspects in the gang‑rape. The family of the survivor has fled the village, fearing media intrusion and social stigma. Local villagers expressed shock upon learning of the incident from visiting journalists. Authorities are ensuring the safety of the family while pursuing strict action against the perpetrators.