City
Epaper

Unnao rape victim dies, netizens bay for another "encounter"

By IANS | Updated: December 7, 2019 01:45 IST

The Unnao rape victim who was set ablaze and airlifted to Safdarjung Hospital here on Thursday has died.

Open in App

The victim who had more than 90 per cent burn injuries lost the battle after 43 hours and died due to cardian arrest.

According to reports, the Unnao rape victim, was set ablaze by five men who had raped her in march and were out on bail.

The 20 year old victim ran for a kilometer with 90 per cent burns, in intense pain, crying for help and assistance. She was on the way to the Rae bareli court when she was attacked and set on fire. As per reports, after the incident with burn injuries, she took a bystander's mobile phone and called the emergency help number and police herself.

Twitter is abuzz with #unnaorape with netizens now calling for a Hyderabad style encounter for the perpetrators of the crime in Uttar Pradesh by the UP Police.

"Unnao rape victim could not survive from burn injuries. How UP police is going to act now? Will it follow the precedent set by Hyderabad police? Accused is out already on bail...Let's see, how justice prevails and law takes its own course from here", said a tweet.

"RIP Unnao victim , hope with your life you will help redefine witness protection in our country", a netizen said.

"On the day when #unnaorape survivor is set on fire, four rape accused in telangana rape case are killed in an encounter by police, without trial", said another tweet..

"UP police you know what to do next". "karo encounter", is the sentiment on twitter. Another tweet said, "It's not a good reflection on part of the @UPGovt & @Uppolice! The threat was known and it could have taken steps to ensure a safe place elsewhere. Was tht not possible? She fought for justice, but the authorities have failed her!".

As per a report, Unnao is now the "rape capital" of Uttar Pradesh with a plethora of such cases.

( With inputs from IANS )

Tags: Uttar PradeshHyderabadUp PoliceIans
Open in App

Related Stories

NationalUP Shocker: Elderly Man's Body Found in Bed Box in Amroha With Head Injury, Hands Tied; Investigation Underway

NationalUttar Pradesh Shocker: 24-Year-Old Woman Found Dead at Boyfriend’s House in Lucknow; Family Alleges Rape and Murder

NationalAligarh: Karni Sena Members Attacked SP MP Ramjilal Suman’s Convoy With Tyres; Video Surfaces

NationaliPhone Explodes in Young Man’s Pocket in UP's Aligarh, Leaves Him Seriously Injured (VIDEO)

NationalBijnor Accident On Camera: Man Flung Into Air After Speeding SUV Hits Morning Joggers in UP; One Dead

National Realted Stories

NationalBihar's first pedestrian subway nears completion in Patna: Minister

NationalGovt land freed from encroachment in largest demolition drive near Chandola lake in Ahmedabad

NationalRajasthan Police issue alert against cyber crime on pretext of Char Dham Yatra

NationalNDA, Grand Alliance spar over 'caste census credit' in Bihar; JD-U leader slams Oppn

NationalDisplaying 'Hindu terror', 'Gayab' posters made Cong leaders heroes in Pakistan: Union Minister