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Crime
Video shows gang rape of 16‑year‑old on Delhi sleeper bus, police seize vehicle
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 31 Aug 2026, 12:39 PM
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A video released on August 4 reveals a 16‑year‑old schoolgirl being gang‑raped on a Delhi sleeper bus; authorities have seized the bus.
On the night of August 4, a disturbing video emerged showing a 16‑year‑old school student being sexually assaulted by multiple men inside a sleeper bus traveling in Delhi. The footage, which quickly spread on social media, prompted immediate action from the Delhi Police.
Investigators identified the bus as part of a regular night service and confirmed that the victim was a minor at the time of the incident. The police have taken the vehicle into custody as part of the ongoing investigation and are reviewing the video for forensic evidence.
Authorities have launched a criminal case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The investigation is ongoing, and officials have urged the public to come forward with any additional information.
The incident has reignited calls for stricter safety measures on public transport, especially for women and children, and for faster judicial processes in sexual‑offence cases.
The case remains under active investigation, with police promising to keep the public informed as more details become available.
Investigators identified the bus as part of a regular night service and confirmed that the victim was a minor at the time of the incident. The police have taken the vehicle into custody as part of the ongoing investigation and are reviewing the video for forensic evidence.
Authorities have launched a criminal case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The investigation is ongoing, and officials have urged the public to come forward with any additional information.
The incident has reignited calls for stricter safety measures on public transport, especially for women and children, and for faster judicial processes in sexual‑offence cases.
The case remains under active investigation, with police promising to keep the public informed as more details become available.