Uttarakhand woman gang-raped at gunpoint in front of brother-in-law, finger slashed as accused record video
Times of India
by AAKASH AHUJAFebruary 23, 2026
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A married woman was horrifically gang-raped at gunpoint by three armed men in Rudrapur, Uttarakhand. The attack occurred near Modi Maidan on Kichha bypass as the victim and her brother-in-law were returning from the Saras Mela festival at Gandhi Park. The men, known to the brother-in-law, forced them off the road at around 9 pm. Using a pistol, they intimidated the couple, taking the woman to a secluded area where she was raped by all three attackers in front of her brother-in-law. During the ordeal, one attacker slashed her left hand with a knife when she resisted. The perpetrators also recorded the assault, threatening to upload it online and kill her if she sought help.
The victims filed a complaint at Rampura police outpost, leading to an investigation team being formed. Notably, the attackers were acquainted with the brother-in-law, raising questions about his role in the incident. Police are currently questioning him as part of their inquiry. A case has been registered under sections 70 and 351(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which pertain to sexual assault and related offenses.
This tragic incident highlights the alarming issue of gender-based violence and the threats faced by survivors in seeking justice. The attackers' use of coercion, including recording the assault, underscores the global challenge of silencing victims through fear. The case also sheds light on the critical role law enforcement plays in ensuring the safety and protection of women, particularly when perpetrators are known to those within their social circles.
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Originally published on Times of India on 2/23/2026