NHRC probes suicide of 19-year-old gang-raped in Jhansi

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report regarding the suicide of a 19-year-old woman in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, following an alleged gang-rape, to investigate potential human rights violations.

Who it concerns: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), the Senior Superintendent of Police and District Magistrate of Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, and the next of kin of the deceased victim.

What the Commission said or ordered

• NHRC issued notices to the Senior Superintendent of Police and District Magistrate, Jhansi, for a detailed report within two weeks.
• The report must include the status of the investigation and any compensation paid to the next of kin.
• NHRC observed that the media report, if true, raises serious issues of human rights violations.
• The incident involved a 19-year-old woman allegedly gang-raped by six individuals, including three minors.
• The victim reportedly committed suicide by consuming poison after being threatened with the circulation of a video.

Also in the document

• The media report cited by the NHRC was dated 23rd September 2026.
• The alleged incident occurred when the victim went to a cattle barn for work.