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Rape Survivor's Fight for Justice: 'Demons' Haunted Family
22 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Survivors endured repeated relocation and harassment for a decade.
- The father's income drastically reduced to support the family.
- The survivor is now studying law to become a judge.
A survivor of the harrowing 2016 gang rape on NH-91 in Uttar Pradesh has spoken out about the profound trauma and ongoing struggle.
She recounted enduring "savage and inhuman" treatment, including constant fear, vilification, and the need to change residences multiple times to escape harassment. The family faced significant financial strain, with her father's taxi business collapsing, forcing him into night shifts to make ends meet.
Despite the immense challenges, the survivor, now 23, is studying law, driven by a desire to become a judge and advocate for other rape survivors. A recent court conviction of five men involved in the crime has provided some hope, though the emotional scars persist.
