UP teen alleges gangrape by truck driver, his helper after being offered lift The girl alleged that she remained with the two men for nearly 150 km before escaping and reaching the police in Deoria, police said. Updated on: Sep 22, 2026, 12:12:09 IST By HT Correspondent Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link
UP teen alleges gangrape by truck driver, his helper after being offered lift
A teenage girl in Uttar Pradesh has filed a complaint alleging she was gangraped by a truck driver and his helper after accepting a lift from them. The victim stated that she was held by the two men for nearly 150 kilometers before she managed to escape and reach the police in Deoria to report the crime.
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What happened
A teenage girl in Uttar Pradesh has accused a truck driver and his helper of gangraping her after offering her a lift.
Why it matters
This chilling incident raises serious questions about the safety of women and young girls traveling alone, even during routine journeys like taking a lift. It serves as a grim reminder of the urgent need for better security measures on our highways and public spaces.
Impact
Police investigation will follow, likely leading to the manhunt or arrest of the accused truck driver and his helper, alongside renewed demands for highway safety and strict action against crimes targeting women.
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