The incident of gang rape of a Dalit minor girl in Banthra police station area of ​​Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, has raised questions on the safety of women. Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati, while posting this on her social media handle

In this case, Lucknow Police has arrested two accused, one of whom was shot in the leg, while one is still absconding. Mayawati’s reaction has raised questions on the Yogi government and law and order regarding women’s safety in the state. Other opposition parties have also targeted the Yogi government for atrocities on women and Dalits in the state.

Mayawati’s X (formerly Twitter) post

BSP supremo Mayawati posted on X that the incident of gang rape of a teenage girl in Banthra area of ​​the capital Lucknow is very sad and shameful. In various states of the country including UP, incidents of harassment of women as well as rape and murder etc. are not stopping. There is a strong need for the government to take effective steps to prevent this. Forget about women’s respect, women’s safety is first and foremost important. After this statement of Mayawati, questions are being raised on the law and order of Yogi government and women’s safety in the state.

What is Banthra gangrape case?

At around 12 noon on Saturday afternoon, a minor student from Banthra area had left home to meet her sister. A friend was with him on the way. Then some youths beat up the friend, chased him away and took the student to a deserted place. In an intoxicated state, accused Vishal Gupta, Rajendra Kashyap alias Babu, Meraj, Lalit Kashyap and Shiv Kashyap gang-raped her. When the victim returned home at around 5 pm and informed the family.

two arrested so far

The police, showing speed in this case, not only registered a case and got the victim’s medical done, but also arrested two accused in an encounter on Saturday night itself. One of the accused, Lalit, was shot in the leg, while Meraj was arrested from another police station area. Police is running a search operation for the third accused.

There was a sensation on Saturday in Banthra police station area of ​​Lucknow district of Uttar Pradesh when the news of gang rape of a minor Dalit girl came to light. The police took swift action in this case and arrested two accused in an encounter. While one accused is still absconding.

In the encounter, one of the accused, Lalit, was shot in the leg and has been admitted to the hospital. A motorcycle along with a country-made pistol and cartridges has also been recovered from them. Police teams are combing to arrest the third accused. This incident had created a situation of tension in the entire area.

Encounter took place in Harauni area

DCP South Nipun Aggarwal said that yesterday at around 5 pm, Banthara police received information that a gang rape had taken place. On the complaint of the victim’s father, an FIR was registered against the accused and teams were formed to arrest them. Late last night, when the police were checking at Harauni railway station, two people riding a bike were asked to stop, but they tried to flee from the spot and opened fire on the police. In retaliation, when the police opened fire, one person was injured. He has been taken to the hospital.

The injured, Lalit Kashyap, is an accused in the gang rape case, while the other person fled from the scene. We are searching for him. Another police team has arrested the third accused involved in the gang rape incident. Further investigation is ongoing.

What was the whole matter?

Let us tell you that at around 12 noon on Saturday, the minor student of Banthara area had left home to meet her sister. A friend was with him on the way. Then some youths beat up the friend, chased him away and took the student to a deserted place. In an intoxicated state, accused Vishal Gupta, Rajendra Kashyap alias Babu, Meraj, Lalit Kashyap and Shiv Kashyap gang-raped her. When the victim returned home at around 5 pm and informed the family.

On the complaint of the victim, Banthara police station immediately registered a registered case (U.S. No. 350/2025) under sections 70(2), 351(3) BNS and 5g/6 POCSO Act. And his medical was done.