What are the allegations against the Azamgarh brothers?

Two brothers, one a former Nagar Panchayat chairman, are accused of raping a young woman after allegedly drugging her and making false marriage promises.

What evidence do the accusers claim to have?

The victim alleges that videos and photos were made during the assault and threats were issued to viral them.

What legal action has been taken in Azamgarh?

An FIR has been registered against the two brothers under sections related to rape and administering harmful substances.

Home / Crime and Justice / Brothers Accused of Rape in Azamgarh After False Marriage Promises

Brothers Accused of Rape in Azamgarh After False Marriage Promises

5 Dec

•

Summary

Two brothers, including a former Nagar Panchayat chairman, booked for alleged rape.
Victim claims intoxication and false marriage promises led to sexual assault.
Accused allegedly threatened to viral videos and photos of the victim.

Brothers Accused of Rape in Azamgarh After False Marriage Promises

In Azamgarh, police have initiated legal action against two brothers, one of whom previously served as the chairman of Nagar Panchayat Jiyanpur, following a complaint of rape filed by a young woman. The FIR, registered on December 2nd, details serious allegations of physical and mental exploitation, including rape facilitated by intoxicating substances and deceitful marriage proposals.

The complainant, a law student, alleges that one of the brothers proposed marriage in February 2024, subsequently raping her in August 2024 after gaining her trust. She claims he threatened to release videos and photos unless she agreed to a live-in relationship. When the other brother, Harishankar Yadav, learned of the situation, he allegedly raped her at his residence after administering an intoxicating substance in tea.