NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of alleged gang rape of minor girl in Greater Noida
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report regarding the alleged gang rape of a 16-year-old girl by a bus driver and conductor in Greater Noida on 4 August. The incident reportedly occurred after the girl boarded a bus while returning to Noida from Mainpuri. According to the report, the perpetrators also allegedly threatened the victim before abandoning her at Kashmere Gate Bus Terminal in Delhi.
The NHRC observed that the allegations, if substantiated, constitute serious human rights violations. The Commission has issued notices to the Police Commissioners of Delhi and Gautam Budh Nagar and the Superintendent of Police, Mainpuri, seeking detailed reports within two weeks. The response is expected to include the investigation status and information on compensation provided to the victim.
