social stigma
15-Year-Old Rape Victim Dies by Suicide After Consuming Pesticide in West Bengal
Nov 12, 2025 07:28 pm CST
A 15-year-old rape victim from West Bengal's West Midnapore district died 18 days after consuming pesticide, reportedly due to social stigma and fear. The accused, who employed the girl at his factory, has been arrested and remains in judicial custody. The victim's family suspects she was driven to suicide by taunts from locals or the accused's family, and they are demanding severe punishment for abetting suicide.
Newborn Found Abandoned in Rajasthan Forest with Sealed Lips: Mother and Grandfather Detained
Sep 27, 2025 01:10 pm CST
Police in Bhilwara, Rajasthan have detained a mother and grandfather after a 19-day-old infant was discovered abandoned in a forest with his lips glued shut and a stone in his mouth. The baby, born from an illicit relationship, was abandoned to avoid social stigma after attempts to sell the child failed. The critically injured newborn is currently receiving medical care at Mahatma Gandhi Hospital.