Uttar Pradesh Court Sentences Five to Life for 2016 Gang Rape Case

In a significant ruling, a Bulandshahr court has sentenced five men to life imprisonment for their involvement in a brutal gang rape case from 2016. The convicts were found guilty of holding a family hostage and committing heinous acts, including the rape of a minor. The case, which drew widespread public outrage, was transferred to the Central Bureau of Investigation for further investigation. This ruling marks a crucial step in delivering justice for the victims and highlights the ongoing efforts to address such serious crimes in society.

By Narendra Chaudhary Dec 22, 2025, 18:22 IST

Life Sentences for Gang Rape Convicts

A court in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, has sentenced five individuals to life imprisonment for their involvement in a gang rape case from 2016. The ruling was delivered on Monday.

The convicted individuals include Juber alias Sunil, Sajid, Dharamvir alias Jitender, Naresh alias Sandip Baheliya, and Sunil Kumar alias Sagar, who were found guilty on Saturday.

These men were charged with rape, robbery, and wrongful confinement after they held a family of six at gunpoint in August 2016, stealing cash and jewelry. During this ordeal, two victims, including a 13-year-old girl, were raped.

The heinous nature of the crime led to significant public outrage at the time.

The investigation was later handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) by the Allahabad High Court.

In November 2016, the CBI submitted a chargesheet against three of the accused, and a supplementary chargesheet was filed in April 2018 against six additional suspects.

One of the accused passed away while in judicial custody during the ongoing trial.