Hathras rape case highlights: Case registered against politicians, NGO's who protested at Jantar Mantar

Following protests at Jantar Mantar, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directed to suspend the SP, DSP, Inspector, and some other officials, based on the preliminary investigation report in the Hathras gang rape case. Meanwhile, several political leaders including Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal protested in Delhi to demand justice for the victim and her family. Earlier today, the Hathras administration sealed the borders and barred journalists and politicians from entering the village.

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NCP chief Sharad Pawar says not handing over the body of Hathras victim to her family shows that the UP government does not believe in the law of the land or fundamental rights

Case against political parties who protested at Jantar Mantar: Delhi Police

A case under the Epidemic Act & 51(b) of Disaster Management Act registered against members of many political parties & different NGOs who protested today at Jantar Mantar over Hathrascase: Delhi Police

Jantar Mantar buzzes with activity as protesters gather to seek justice for Hathras gang rape victim

Jantar Mantar in central Delhi buzzed with activity on Friday as the venue witnessed perhaps its first biggest protest ever since the Covid-19 pandemic began, with hundreds of protesters gathering there to demand justice for the Hathras gang-rape and murder victim.

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Union minister refuses to speak on Hathras victim's cremation

Union minister Thawar Chand Gehlot on Friday refused to comment on the alleged forced cremation of a 19-year-old Dalit woman of Uttar Pradesh's Hathras, who died after being allegedly gang-raped and assaulted.

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UP police didn't push Rahul Gandhi, says Raosaheb Danve

It's not true that UP police pushed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. He fell down due to the jostling mob: Union minister Raosaheb Danve

UP govt suspends SP, DSP, Inspector and other officials

In the Hathras case, UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed to suspend the SP, DSP, Inspector, and some others officials, based on the preliminary investigation report: Chief Minister's Office

We need to fight against the 'rape epidemic', says Swara Bhaskar

It is time the country starts fighting the "rape epidemic", Bollywood actor Swara Bhaskar said on Friday as she joined a protest here atJantarMantarto demand justice for the Hathras gang-rape and murder victim.

Entry & Exit gate of Janpath metro station is open: Delhi Metro

Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee to lead protest march against Hathras gang-rape in Kolkata on Saturday: TMC sources

Culprits must be given stringent punishment: Kejriwal

The entire country wants that the culprits should be given stringent punishment. Some people feel that attempts are being made to save them. At this time, the victim's family needs all the possible help: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal at aprotest over Hathras incident at Jantar Mantar

No rape incidents should happen in the country, says Kejriwal

There should be no politics on this issue. Why should such an incident happen in UP, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Mumbai, or Delhi? No rape incidents should happen in the country: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal at Jantar Mant

The entry & exit gate for Janpath is closed. Trains will not be halting at this station. Exit gates for Rajiv Chowk and Patel Chowk are closed: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation

CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat joins Jantar Mantar protest against Hathras incident, demands sacking of UP CM Yogi Adityanath

Left parties, members of Bhim Army and student organisations hold protest against Hathras incident

Our struggle will continue till UP CM doesn't resign, says Bhim Army Chief

Bhim Army Chief Chandrashekhar Azad takes part in a protest against Hathras incident, at Jantar Mantar He says, "I will visit Hathras. Our struggle will continue till the time UP CM doesn't resign, & justice is served. I urge SC to take cognizance of the incident."

Every woman needs to raise her voice & question the govt to seek justice for the daughter of Hathras: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

UP govt has no right to stay in power, says Sitaram Yechury

CPM General Secretary Sitaram Yechury and CPI leader D Raja take part in a protest against the Hathrasincident, at Jantar Mantar Sitaram Yechury says, "The UP government has no right to stay in power. Our demand is that justice should be served."

AAP urges people to come together and protest at Jantar Mantar

Jungle Raj prevails in UP, it's a shame: TMC leader

Those who tried to project themselves as champions of Beti Bachao are now trying to intimidate family members of the girl. 'Jungle Raj' prevails in Uttar Pradesh. It's a shame: TMC leader Partha Chatterjee

UP administration has gone to court to hide the truth, claims Rahul Gandhi

The UP administration has gone to court to hide the truth. Neither we nor the media are allowed to meet the victim's family and neither are they allowed to come out, but the family members are beaten up and brutalised. No Indian can support such behavior, says Rahul Gandhi.

All four accused in Hathras gang-rape case should be hanged: Ramdas Athawale

I will meet UP CM Yogi Adityanath and Governor Anandiben Patel in Lucknow tomorrow to discuss the Hathras incident. All four accused should be hanged: Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra attends the prayer meet for the victim of Hathras incident, at Maharishi Valmiki Temple

Police deployed at the entrance of Bulgaddhi village

An unfortunate incident: Ravi Shankar Prasad

It is an unfortunate incident. Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath Ji ordered a Special Investigation Team(SIT) inquiry into the case. The accused have been arrested. If it's a rape case or not, that has also been told by UP Police: Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Hathras case.

No political delegations, individuals allowed to visit Hathras village, says SP

Restriction on the entry of media into the village will stay till the SIT completes its probe there. Due to the prevailing law & order situation, no political delegations or individuals will be allowed to visit the village: Hathras Additional SP Prakash Kumar

UP CM assures penalty for the convicts in Hathras rape case

In Uttar Pradesh, the idea of damaging the dignity of mothers and sisters is ensured by the mere destruction of those who have been. They will get a penalty that will set anexamplein future. Your government of Uttar Pradesh is committed to the safety and development of every parent: UP CM

Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi's protest against rape unfair: G Shekhawat

Any incident as the Hathras one is definitely condemnable. But to play politics over such things isn't right. Rahul & Priyanka Gandhi marched to Hathras, but what about their stance on crimes against women in Congress-ruled Rajasthan. So their act is unfair: Union Min G Shekhawat.

Gang-rape of democracy: Sanjay Raut slams UP police for manhandling Rahul Gandhi

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Friday condemned the treatment meted out by Uttar Pradesh police to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi when he was on his way to meet Hathras victim's family, and termed it as "gang-rape of democracy".

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Your silence is threat to daughters of India: Bhim Army chief to PM Modi

Hathras rape case being politicised, says UP Minister

The entire issue is being politicised & people are simply touring Hathras. Mr. Derek is one of my good friends. He is an amazing character of dramatics & has finally found a place in Hathras to exhibit his skills: SN Singh, UP Minister, on TMC members pushed by police in Hathras

Samajwadi Party workers lathicharged by police in Hazratganj while they were taking out protest march against Hathras gang-rape incident and new farm laws.

Aam Aadmi Party to protest at Jantar Mantar at 5 pm

Derek O'Brien, TMC delegation stopped from visiting family of Hathras gangrape victim, claims party

The TMC on Friday alleged that its leaders were stopped by the Uttar Pradesh Police from meeting the family members of the Hathras gangrape victim.

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We're sent by Mamata Banerjee to meet family of the alleged rape victim to offer our condolences. Though we introduced ourselves we weren't allowed to meet them & were pushed by police. If they can't respect a woman lawmaker imagine the condition of commoners, says Pratima Mondal of TMC.

A TMC delegation, including Derek O'Brien, stopped at Hathras border, they were on their way to meet the family of the victim of Hathras incident. Credit: Special Arrangement

Samajwadi Party workers detained at Hathras.

Derek O'Brien was pushed to the ground, maybe he is injured too. He was attacked. How can they do it? asks Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, TMC

The Hathras incident is very painful and the government's conduct with the victim's family is not right. We are living in democracy & people in power must not forget that they are not owners but 'sevaks' of this country, says Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

Three rape cases in UP came to the fore in two days. State's Home Minister and CM haven't spoken anything. I request PM that there should be a detailed inquiry. If Yogi government is unable to work for women safety in the state, then they should resign, says Supriya Sule.

I think UP government wants to hide something. What happened with Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi and Congress workers, and the kind of statements by the district magistrate and others, prove that UP government wants to hide something, says Supriya Sule, NCP on Hathras incident. '

A TMC delegation, including Derek O'Brien, stopped at Hathras border, they were on their way to meet the family of the victim of Hathras incident

"Rahul Gandhi is a national political leader. We may have differences with Congress but nobody can support Police's behaviour with him...His collar was caught & he was pushed to the ground, in a way it's gangrape of country's democracy," says Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut.

Priyanka to attend a prayer meet at Valmiki temple in central Delhi, may sit on dharna.

No right for Yogi to continue as CM, says former CM Siddaramaiah

Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Assembly Siddharamaiah said that incident of roughing up of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on the way to console family of gang rape victim has once again proved that there was jungle raj in Uttar Pradesh during the rule of Chief Minister Yogi Aditynath. Yogi does not have right to continue as CM.

Youth Congress workers march towards BJP WB headquarters protesting against the detention of party leader Rahul Gandhi on his way to Hathras, to meet the family members of the alleged rape victim. Credit: PTI Photo

Family of rape victim allege pressure to change their statement, reports NDTV

The family of the woman, who died days after being gang raped and tortured in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras, has alleged "threats and pressure" from a senior district official who visited them on Thursday. A video of the Hathras District Magistrate (DM) speaking to the family has been widely shared since it emerged online, reported NDTV.

"They are threatening us with videos of (the victim's) mother. At that time she was speaking whatever came to her mind... They will not let us live here. The DM is very cunning, he is trying to trick us. They are pressuring us. They are forcing us and saying our statements are not reliable, we keep changing our statements and we have no credibility."

The official denied the family's allegation. "I met with six family members yesterday and we spoke for about an hour and a half. I met with them again today to see their point of discontent. I deny the negative rumours about my interactions with them. Their main worry is that the accused must be hanged. I tried to reassure them and told them that the matter would be tried in a fast track court," Mr Laxkar said.

‘FSL report found no semen in Hathras victim’s body’

Security beefed up after the death of 19-year-old woman, who was allegedly gang-raped two weeks ago, in Hathras. Credit: PTI Photo

Hathras gang rape: Lawyers demand President's Rule in Uttar Pradesh

Amid the widespread outrage over the alleged gang-rape and murder of a 19-year-old Dalit woman in Hathras and her forcible cremation subsequently, scores of Ghaziabad lawyers on Thursday demanded imposition of President's Rule in Uttar Pradesh.

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Bengalureans seek justice for Hathras victim

The forcible cremation of the 19-year-old gang rape victim in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, has provoked nationwide protests.

In Bengaluru, many students, activists, advocates and citizens came together to express solidarity with the victim and her family, demanding justice. They gathered at the Mysore Bank Circle, raising slogans and holding posters demanding the resignation of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

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