State vs Five accused — Gang rape of 16-year-old girl in hotel, Lucknow

Updates

1. Arrest28 Jul 2026

   16-year-old girl raped for three days in hotel; two women among five arrested

   Lucknow: 16-year-old girl allegedly raped for 3 days in PGI area hotel; five arrested including two women and a 70-year-old; FIR under BNS, POCSO.

   Explanation in simple terms

   A 16-year-old girl was sexually assaulted by five people over three days in a hotel in Lucknow. Two of the arrested suspects are women. All five people have been arrested by police. This is a serious crime, and the case is being investigated and will go to court where the accused will face charges for their actions.

   timesofindia.indiatimes.com
2. Filing27 Jul 2026

   Criminal conspiracy, repeated rape, and kidnapping charges filed under BNS and POCSO Act in Lucknow minor gang rape case

   A case was registered against five accused under sections 61(2) (party to criminal conspiracy), 64(2) (repeated rape on same woman), and 137(2) (kidnapping) of the BNS and POCSO Act. The investigation details roles of individual accused in the alleged three-day assault.

   Explanation in simple terms

   Five people have been formally charged with serious crimes in connection with the rape of a 16-year-old girl in a Lucknow hotel. The charges include planning the crime together, repeatedly assaulting the victim, and illegally holding her. These charges were filed under laws that protect children and handle major crimes. The case will now proceed through the court system.

   deccanherald.com