Teen Girl Shot Dead by Alleged Rapist in Uttar Pradesh's Basti District

In Uttar Pradesh's Basti district, a 17-year-old Class 12 student who had reported her alleged rapist, Mandeep Paswan, was shot dead at her home. The suspect, who had been evading arrest since December 2025 after being accused of molestation and recording explicit videos, reportedly entered the house and fired at the girl and her brother before fleeing. The victim's family has accused local police of negligence, and authorities have formed teams to apprehend the suspect. The incident has raised concerns about retaliation against survivors seeking justice.