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Woman gang-raped in sleeper bus in Delhi; two accused arrested
A woman returning home from work says she was raped by the driver and conductor of a sleeper bus in Delhi. An FIR was registered on May 12 under rape and gang-rape provisions, and two accused were arrested with the bus seized as investigations proceed.
Why It Matters
The case highlights concerns about safety for women in public transport in Delhi and how authorities respond to such alleged assaults.
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News report published
May 14, 2026
The article reporting the case was published on May 14, 2026 at 09:47 am IST.
Two accused arrested; bus seized; investigation underway
May 14, 2026
The two accused have been arrested in connection with the incident, and the bus involved has been seized as investigators continue their inquiry.
FIR registered at Rani Bagh police station
May 12, 2026
Based on the woman's statement, an FIR was registered at Rani Bagh police station under sections 64(1) (rape), 70(1) (gang rape) and 3(5) (common intention) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
Medical examination of the victim conducted
May 11, 2026
The medical examination of the victim was conducted immediately after the incident, according to police sources.
Incident occurs on sleeper bus in Delhi
May 11, 2026
The incident occurred on the night of May 11, 2026, when a woman returning home from work was allegedly dragged into a sleeper bus near the B-Block bus stand in Saraswati Vihar and raped by the bus driver and conductor inside the vehicle.