Sonipat Gangrape: Woman Raped After Being Offered Ride Home; One Arrested

• A 19-year-old woman was gang-raped in Sonipat by three youths who offered her a ride home.
• The incident occurred on January 16 when the woman was waiting for an auto at ITI Chowk.
• One of the accused, from her village, offered her a lift in a car with two others.
• The accused bought and consumed liquor, then drove to an isolated spot, forced alcohol on the woman, and raped her.
• An FIR was registered under Sections 70(1) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita; one accused has been arrested.

Why It Matters: A woman was gang-raped in Sonipat after being lured with a ride home; one suspect is arrested.