Police Arrest Auto-Rickshaw Driver in Alleged Gang-Rape of Nepalese Woman
GURUGRAM (26 February 2026) — The Gurugram Police have arrested an auto-rickshaw driver and launched a search for two other suspects following the alleged gang-rape of a 26-year-old Nepalese national. The victim, who resides in Kurukshetra, was targeted on Monday evening while attempting to return home after visiting a friend in the city. One suspect, a resident of Etah in Uttar Pradesh, was apprehended within hours of the formal complaint being filed at the Sadar police station on Wednesday.
Timeline and Location of the Incident
The victim had travelled from Kurukshetra to Ashok Vihar in Sector 5 to meet a friend on Monday. According to investigators, when she was unable to locate her friend, she hired an auto-rickshaw to reach the Gurugram interstate bus terminal for her return journey.
- The Abduction: Reports indicate the victim fell asleep during the transit. Noticing this, the driver allegedly diverted the vehicle from the intended route.
- The Assault: The woman was taken to a rented accommodation in the Naharpur Rupa area. The driver and two associates allegedly subjected her to sexual assault throughout the night.
- The Escape: The victim managed to leave the premises on Tuesday morning and subsequently approached the local authorities to report the crime.
Judicial and Medical Progress
The Gurugram Police registered a First Information Report (FIR) under Section 70(1) (gang-rape) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Public Relations Officer Sandeep Turan confirmed that a medical examination has prima facie established the assault.
Authorities utilised the victim’s assistance to pinpoint the location of the rented accommodation, leading to the identification and arrest of the driver. Three separate crime branch teams are currently conducting raids across the Delhi-NCR region to apprehend the two remaining accomplices who are currently at large.
Context of Safety Concerns in Gurugram
The incident has highlighted ongoing concerns regarding the safety of women using public and private transit in the Millennium City. As noted in recent reports by The Hindustan Times, this case follows several other high-profile crimes in the region involving the abduction of women from transit hubs. Local activists have called for increased patrolling near bus terminals and stricter verification of auto-rickshaw operators.
Sources
- Hindustan Times: “Three gang-rape Nepalese woman who fell asleep in auto-rickshaw; one arrested” (27 February 2026)
- Press Trust of India (PTI): “Nepalese woman gang-raped in Gurugram; one arrested” (26 February 2026)
- Gurugram Police: Official Media Briefing by Sandeep Turan (26 February 2026)
- Mid-Day: “Gurugram Crime Report: Search for two absconding in gang-rape case” (27 February 2026)
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