India News Highlights, 26 September 2026: NHRC seeks report on Jhansi woman’s suicide after alleged gangrape
According to the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India, a 19-year-old woman in Jhansi committed suicide after being allegedly gangraped by six individuals, including three minors. The NHRC has requested a report within two weeks on the ongoing investigation and any compensation provided to the victim's family. The woman reportedly ingested poison following threats from the accused to expose a video of the alleged assault.
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