Woman set ablaze for resisting rape attempt dies in AP

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 13:50

A woman, who was set ablaze by four men after she resisted rape attempt here three days ago, died at a hospital, police said.

Former Birbhum SP gets new posting after being shunted out

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 02:37

C Sudhakar, former Birbhum SP who was transferred as officer on compulsory waiting after the Labhpur gang-rape incident, has been posted as DC (Detective Department) under Barrackpore Police Commissionerate.

FIR against unidentified people for disclosing Tehelka victim`s name

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 01:44

A case has been registered against unknown people for disclosing the identity of the Tehelka rape victim via mass e-mails, police said.

West Bengal gang-rape victim released from hospital, police protection on

Last Updated: Friday, January 31, 2014, 22:52

The 20-year-old tribal girl, who was allegedly gang-raped by 13 men on the order of a kangaroo court in Birbhum district, was today discharged from a hospital here and provided with constant police protection, a senior police official said.

20-yr-old girl raped in moving car

Last Updated: Friday, January 31, 2014, 21:24

A 20-year-old Dalit girl was allegedly abducted by three youths and raped by one of them in a moving car, police said here on Friday.

HC upholds acquittal of Muslim youth accused of raping Hindu girl

Last Updated: Friday, January 31, 2014, 21:02

Muslim youth accused of raping Hindu girl he married 9 years ago after eloping, got reprieve from Delhi High Court which upheld his acquittal observing that religion was "biggest hurdle" in matrimony.

Kangaroo court was organised by Gram Sabha: Tribal body

Last Updated: Friday, January 31, 2014, 21:00

A tribal rights organisation claimed that kangaroo court, which gave order of gang rape of 20-year-old tribal girl in Birbhum was organised by Gram Sabha under leadership of Gram Panchayat leader.

Birbhum gang-rape victim discharged from hospital

Last Updated: Friday, January 31, 2014, 18:25

The 20-year-old tribal girl, who was gang-raped by 13 men on the orders of a kangaroo court in Birbhum district last week, was discharged from the hospital here on Friday.

SC seeks Chief Secretary report on Birbhum gang-rape case

Last Updated: Friday, January 31, 2014, 18:22

Supreme Court directed the West Bengal Chief Secretary to respond on what action police has taken in the gangrape case of a young tribal woman by 13 villagers in the state`s Birbhum district.

Mamata promises stern action against rapists

Last Updated: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 21:47

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said her government will take stern action against the rape accused and not tolerate atrocities against women.

Karat criticises Mamata Banerjee govt on rising rapes

Last Updated: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 21:16

CPI(M) General Secretary Prakash Karat on Thursday criticised the Trinamool Congress led government in West Bengal for rise in incidents of rape in the state.

Woman set ablaze by four men for resisting rape in AP

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 29, 2014, 23:26

A 23-year-old woman suffered burn injuries after four men allegedly set her on fire when she resisted their rape attempt in the Chilkalguda area here on Wednesday, the police said.