Shocking Incidents of Rape Involving Minors in Basti District

Disturbing Cases of Sexual Assault on Minors

The recent incidents in Basti district, where two minor girls were raped and subsequently became mothers, have left the community in shock. In one case, a 14-year-old girl was assaulted by a minor from her village in a field, resulting in her pregnancy. Another incident occurred in the Khodare police station area, where a 13-year-old girl was sexually abused by her cousin within their home. In both cases, the perpetrators are also minors. Following the victims' complaints, the police registered FIRs and arrested both offenders, who have since been sent to jail.

The Price of Dignity Set at Just 20 Rupees

The incident in the Khodare area, located on the Basti-Gonda border, is particularly disturbing. Here, a 13-year-old girl from the Muslim community was raped by her cousin. When the girl became pregnant and her family approached the accused's family for justice, instead of seeking accountability, they attempted to settle the matter by valuing the victim's dignity at a mere 20 rupees. Despite this inhumane treatment, the victim gave birth to the child at a medical college and is now shouldering the responsibilities of motherhood at such a young age.

Denial of Paternity and Societal Stigma

In the second case from the Nagar police station area, the victim was raped by a boy from her village in a field. When the truth emerged after six months of pregnancy, the accused's family outright denied any responsibility for the child. Faced with societal stigma and an uncertain future, the girl decided to give birth. After delivering at Basti Medical College, she is now nurturing her newborn. Legal action has been taken against both perpetrators, ensuring they face the consequences of their actions.