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19-yr-old student raped at Fatehpur Sikri; accused held after encounter: Police
A 19-year-old undergraduate student was reportedly raped at the Fatehpur Sikri complex in Agra district. The main accused was arrested after an encounter, while an associate remains at large; police said a second associate escaped during the operation.
Why It Matters
The incident underscores concerns about sexual violence near a historic site and outlines ongoing police actions to apprehend suspects.
Timeline
4 Events
Custody interrogation; confession; weapon recovered
May 3, 2026
During interrogation in police custody, the accused confessed to the crime and revealed the involvement of another associate. A search operation has been launched to trace the absconding suspect. The police recovered a country-made pistol along with cartridges from the arrested accused.
Absconding associate Sanjay Qureshi escapes
May 3, 2026
The associate identified as Sanjay Qureshi escaped during the operation.
Accused Kasim alias Mirchi identified; arrested after encounter
May 3, 2026
Police said the main accused, Kasim alias Mirchi (25), a resident of Mohalla Taalaab under the Fatehpur Sikri police station limits in Agra district, was arrested following an encounter while police were searching for him. He was traced to the Undera area around midnight and reportedly fired on the police; in retaliatory action, he was shot in the leg.
Rape reported at Fatehpur Sikri complex; complaint filed
May 2, 2026
A 19-year-old undergraduate student was reportedly raped on the premises of the Fatehpur Sikri world heritage complex. The incident occurred on Saturday, May 2, 2026, when the girl, a resident of a village near the monument, went to relieve herself in the open and was reportedly chased by two men; one assaulted her while the other kept watch. The victim later lodged a complaint at Fatehpur Sikri police station.