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.