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Minor Rape Victim Petitions Supreme Court to Revoke Asaram Bapu's Medical Bail
Dec 01, 2025 04:20 pm CST
A minor rape victim has approached the Supreme Court seeking cancellation of Asaram Bapu's bail, arguing that the convicted godman is not seriously ill as claimed. Despite being granted bail on medical grounds by both Rajasthan and Gujarat High Courts, the victim's lawyer contends that Asaram has been traveling extensively across India without requiring hospitalization, raising questions about the validity of his medical bail conditions.
Odisha MBBS Student Gangraped in Bengal: Father Cites Safety Concerns, Plans to Return Home
Oct 12, 2025 04:26 pm CST
The father of a 23-year-old MBBS student from Odisha, who was gangraped in West Bengal's Durgapur, has decided to take his daughter back home citing safety concerns. The second-year medical student was attacked while out with a friend Friday night, with three arrests made so far. The incident has sparked political tensions between Bengal and Odisha governments, with Chief Ministers of both states responding to the case that comes amid growing concerns about women's safety in educational institutions.
Controversy Over Kolkata's 'Safest City' Status: RG Kar Victim's Parents Challenge NCRB Report
Oct 05, 2025 12:03 pm CST
The parents of an RG Kar Medical College rape victim have strongly contested Kolkata's designation as India's safest city for the fourth consecutive year according to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). While official statistics show Kolkata having the lowest crime rate among 19 major Indian cities with only 83.9 cognizable offenses per lakh population, the victim's father claims 90% of incidents go unregistered. This controversy highlights the potential disconnect between official crime statistics and public perception of safety in the metropolitan city.