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Police rule out gang rape in BA student death case in Jhansi
Police in Uttar Pradesh's Jhansi district have not confirmed allegations of gang rape in connection with the death of a BA student who consumed a poisonous substance. Investigators are now exploring whether the student died by suicide due to social stigma.
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Authorities in Jhansi have dismissed initial reports of gang rape in the case of a BA student found dead after consuming poison, marking a significant development in the ongoing investigation. Two minor suspects have been taken into custody while four others remain under interrogation in connection with the case.
A post-mortem examination of the student revealed no visible marks of physical injury, prompting investigators to reassess the circumstances surrounding her death. Police sources indicated that the findings do not corroborate claims of sexual assault.
Investigators are now focusing on an alternative theory: that the student may have taken her own life following alleged inappropriate relations with one of the minors involved in the case. Police suspect the student may have feared social ostracism and reputational damage, leading her to consume the poisonous substance.
The case has drawn significant attention in the region, with the police continuing detailed interrogation of the suspects to establish the exact sequence of events leading to the student's death. Authorities have not yet ruled out other possibilities as the investigation progresses.