PM Modi Demands Accountability After Varanasi Gangrape Case Shakes the Nation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 50th visit to his parliamentary constituency, Varanasi, took a grim turn on Friday, April 11, 2025, as he was briefed on a heart-wrenching gangrape case that has sent shockwaves across the country. Upon landing at Babatpur Airport, the Prime Minister immediately summoned the city’s top officials — Police Commissioner, Divisional Commissioner, and District Magistrate — demanding a detailed account of the tragic crime that took place over six harrowing days.
A Crime That Shattered Varanasi’s Soul
The city known for its spiritual significance is now under a dark cloud after a 19-year-old girl from the Pandeypur area was allegedly raped by 23 young men in succession. What makes the incident even more disturbing is the prolonged nature of the assault. It began on March 29, when a friend named Raj lured her to a café in Lanka and committed the first act of violence. Over the next six days, she was taken to multiple locations by various assailants who continued the assault.
Despite moments where she stayed briefly at a friend’s home, she was repeatedly picked up and violated by other men, showing a complete breakdown in societal and law enforcement safety nets.
Timeline of the Horror
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March 29: Victim taken to a café by Raj, raped.
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March 30: Assaulted by another boy, Sameer.
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March 31: Group including Ayush, Danish, Sohail, and others took turns.
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April 1–3: More individuals, including Sajid, Anmol, Shoaib, and others continued the assault.
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In total, 12 named and 11 unidentified individuals have been booked under gangrape charges.
A Mother’s Agony
The victim’s mother shared a heartbreaking account, describing her daughter as a bright student preparing for admission into a sports college. She recalled how her daughter, traumatized and scared, kept falling from one trap into another, trying to find a way home but only encountering more monsters.
“She thought one would let her go, but another took her in. She kept hoping someone would help. Instead, they tore her spirit apart,” her mother said, her voice breaking with grief.
PM Modi Orders Toughest Action
Moved and visibly disturbed, Prime Minister Modi reportedly gave clear instructions: “Identify every culprit and ensure the harshest punishment. Such horror must never be repeated in Varanasi or anywhere in India.” He also directed the officials to enhance the safety mechanisms in the city, especially for young women.
He stressed that “law and order must instill confidence, not fear” and that “the soul of our daughters must never be scarred like this again.”
Ten Arrested, Investigation Accelerated
As of now, the police have arrested ten individuals in connection with the case. Investigations are ongoing to apprehend the rest. Forensic teams and counseling units have been brought in to assist the survivor and collect critical evidence.
The Police Commissioner assured that the case is being treated with the utmost seriousness and no delay will be tolerated in delivering justice.
The Need for Systemic Change
This horrific case brings to light the urgent need for systemic reform — from sensitizing youth and strengthening surveillance to improving police responsiveness and community engagement.
While arrests and condemnations are necessary, the larger question remains: Why did it take six days and 23 attackers for the system to respond?
A Nation in Mourning and Reflection
India stands shaken, not just by the cruelty of the crime, but by the conditions that allowed it. Social media is flooded with outrage, demands for justice, and questions over women’s safety, even in a high-profile constituency like Varanasi.
The Prime Minister’s intervention brings hope, but real change will only come when society refuses to normalize violence against women.
As the investigation continues and justice is pursued, the nation must remember that this isn’t just one girl’s story — it is a grim reflection of the vulnerabilities thousands face daily. It is now upon leaders, law enforcers, and citizens to ensure that this horror becomes a turning point for change.
