Allegations of Rape Made in Uttar Pradesh

In Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, Congress leader Mufti Mehndi was arrested for allegedly raping a domestic worker under the pretense of marriage. The woman, who had been employed by Mehndi since age 15, reported that he coerced her into a physical relationship by threatening to share a video of the incident. Meanwhile, in Bhadohi, a newly married woman was raped by a man named Rahul while her husband was away, with police confirming that he initially attempted to lure her into a relationship with money. The police have filed FIRs against both accused under relevant sections of the law. Additional reports highlight similar incidents, including a 21-year exploitation case involving a lab technician and a nurse, and a Bhopal case where a woman's complaint followed a two-year relationship based on false promises of marriage. These incidents underline a troubling pattern of sexual violence and deception in the region.