Men rape 17-year-old girl in college in Jhansi, threaten to put video out on internet

A 17-year old girl was allegedly gang-raped inside her college in Jhansi in Uttar Pradesh. As per reports, the rape survivor had gone to meet her friend when she was dragged into the college by a group of young men and raped.

The incident took place in the day time at the government polytechnic in Jhansi. The minor girl had driven on her scooty to the college along with her male friend. The accused first entered into an argument and later a fight with her friend and then reportedly dragged the girl into the college. As per reports, the men first raped the girl and then made a video of the act and threatened the girl that if she reported the incident, they would put the video on the internet.

Men rape 17 year old girl in college in Jhansi, threaten to put video out on internet

A rape is reported every 15 minutes in India. In the last few weeks we have seen many rape cases send shivers through the nation and put a serious question mark on women's safety.

• A 19 year old was gang raped in Hathras district of Uttar Pradesh by upper caste men. She died on 29th September, succumbing to her injuries, triggering nationwide outrage and condemnation.
• A two day old baby girl was stabbed a 100 times with a screwdriver.