Varanasi, April 11, 2025 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Varanasi on a one-day visit Friday morning and was briefed by senior officials about a recent gang rape incident that has shaken his parliamentary constituency. He directed authorities to take the strictest possible action against those involved and to implement preventive measures to ensure such incidents do not recur.
As per agency report, the Prime Minister was received at the airport by the Police Commissioner, Divisional Commissioner, and District Magistrate, who provided him with detailed information regarding the assault case that has drawn widespread public outrage. The case involves a 19-year-old woman who was allegedly gang-raped by 23 men over a span of six days.
According to police reports, the perpetrators are accused of drugging the victim and taking her to various hotels across the city, where the assaults took place. A senior police official confirmed on Wednesday that nine individuals had been arrested in connection with the case so far. Efforts are ongoing to track down the remaining suspects.
Additional Police Commissioner (Cantonment) Vidush Saxena stated that police teams are actively searching for the other accused and expect further arrests soon. He also confirmed that the victim is currently in stable condition and under care, with her family being kept informed throughout the investigation.
Family members of the victim have chosen not to speak with the media. When approached, the victim's mother declined to comment, urging reporters to seek updates directly from police officials.
Authorities revealed that the woman had gone out with a group of men on March 29. When she failed to return home by April 4, her family filed a missing person’s complaint, which led to the uncovering of the horrifying details.
The incident has sparked widespread condemnation, and with the Prime Minister personally intervening, the focus has now shifted to swift justice and a reevaluation of local safety protocols.
