French Tourist Allegedly Raped by Event Manager in Udaipur

A tragic incident in Sangli, Maharashtra, resulted in the death of a 17-year-old girl, Sadhna Bhonsle, who was allegedly beaten to death by her father after scoring poorly in a National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) mock test. Sadhna, a Class 12 student, had previously excelled in her Class 10 board exams with a score of 92.60%. Her father, Dhondiram Bhonsle, a school principal, reportedly lost his temper due to her low marks, leading to a brutal assault with a stick. Following the attack, Sadhna suffered severe head injuries and was rushed to Ushakal Hospital but succumbed to her injuries shortly after arrival. Her mother filed a complaint on June 22, resulting in Dhondiram’s arrest, as police confirmed he confessed to the crime. The police stated, "The case is under investigation and the accused will remain in custody until June 24." This incident sheds light on the extreme pressures students face regarding academic performance in India, raising questions about parental expectations and mental health.

A 15-year-old girl in Andhra Pradesh, India, has been hospitalized after being found eight months pregnant, the result of repeated rapes allegedly perpetrated by 14 men over a two-year period. According to District Superintendent of Police V Ratna, the girl, who belongs to the Scheduled Caste community, was first assaulted while she was in Class 8. Despite continuing her education until two months ago, she suffered threats and blackmail from her attackers. Authorities have arrested 17 individuals, including one minor, in connection with the case. The police plan to investigate why the girl’s pregnancy was not detected sooner, as stated by Ms. Ratna. The community is outraged, highlighting ongoing concerns regarding the safety and protection of vulnerable minors in the region. This alarming incident has sparked calls for increased vigilance and better protective measures for young girls, particularly in light of the recent spate of sexual violence cases in India.

Human rights organizations are accusing the Indian government of illegally deporting Muslim citizens to Bangladesh, amidst a crackdown on alleged illegal immigrants. Reports indicate that thousands have been rounded up, primarily in Assam, with many families claiming they were deprived of due legal process. According to Odhikar, a Bangladeshi human rights organization, deportees have faced threats at gunpoint from India’s Border Security Force (BSF) during forced expulsions. Among those deported was 62-year-old Hazera Khatun, who was apprehended on May 25. Khatun and others were reportedly coerced across the border, despite having documentation proving their Indian citizenship. “They treated us like animals,” she recounted, detailing their journey back home through treacherous terrains. Bangladesh's foreign ministry has urged India to halt these expulsions, asserting that individuals must not be sent without proper vetting. However, those calls have reportedly gone unanswered. Activists fear the recent deportation wave aligns with a broader campaign targeting Muslims under India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, following heightened national security measures after a violent attack in Kashmir in April.