Shocking Scenes as CRPF Forces Unnao Rape Survivor’s Mother to Jump from Moving Bus Amid Court-Granted Bail to Convict

New Delhi, December 24: Disturbing incidents unfolded in the national capital as paramilitary personnel reportedly manhandled the mother of the Unnao rape survivor while escorting her and her daughter in a CRPF bus. The mother was allegedly forced to jump from a moving vehicle after the women were prevented from addressing the media. The protests and subsequent events come in the wake of the Delhi High Court suspending the jail term of former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar, convicted in the 2017 rape case of the minor survivor. The survivor, who was just 17 at the time of the assault, has faced years of trauma and ongoing threats, including the custodial death of her father, for which Sengar was also found guilty. She and her mother, along with lawyer-activist Yogita Bhayana, staged a protest at India Gate on December 23, expressing fear for their safety and demanding justice against the court’s decision. The following morning, the duo intended to speak to the media at Mandi House. However, the CRPF-escorted bus transporting them did not stop at the location. A CRPF officer reportedly stated that permission had not been granted for protests at India Gate or Mandi House, and the women were to be taken either to Jantar Mantar or back to their residence. Video footage from the scene showed the mother being pushed and elbowed by CRPF personnel while trying to exit the moving bus. With no female officers present to assist, the mother jumped from the vehicle while the bus carrying her daughter drove away. Reacting to the ordeal, the survivor’s mother said, “We did not get justice. My daughter has been held captive. It seems they want to kill us. CRPF men took the girl and dropped me on the road. We were going to protest.” The survivor voiced her distress, questioning how the judiciary could allow such relief for her assailant, and announced her intention to challenge the Delhi High Court order in the Supreme Court. She also highlighted that the decision appeared politically timed, ahead of the Uttar Pradesh elections. The Delhi High Court had suspended Sengar’s life imprisonment, granting him conditional bail pending his appeal against the 2019 conviction. Under the pre-2019 POCSO Act, the court ruled that an MLA did not qualify as a “public servant” or person in a “position of trust,” reducing the applicable minimum sentence to seven years, which Sengar has already served. Conditions for the relief include a Rs 15 lakh personal bond, restricting him to Delhi, forbidding any contact with the survivor’s family, a ban from approaching within five kilometers of her residence, surrender of his passport, and weekly police reporting. Sengar remains incarcerated for a 10-year sentence in connection with the custodial death of the survivor’s father. This incident has sparked widespread concern about the safety of survivors and their families, as well as the adequacy of protection measures during protests. Authorities have stated that the women were being escorted for their safety, but the events have led to public outrage and renewed calls for justice and accountability. The survivor emphasized, “We will fight this in the Supreme Court. For nine years, we have been struggling for justice. I lost my husband, faced intimidation, and yet we continue to seek our rights.” The case underscores the ongoing challenges faced by victims in high-profile sexual assault cases, highlighting the need for careful handling and secure protection during legal and public proceedings. Shocking Scenes as CRPF Forces Unnao Rape Survivor’s Mother to Jump from Moving Bus Amid Court-Granted Bail to Convict In a shocking turn of events in Delhi, the mother of the Unnao rape survivor was reportedly forced to jump from a moving CRPF bus while being escorted with her daughter. The incident occurred as the survivor and her mother were trying to address the media about the Delhi High Court’s decision to suspend the jail term of former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar, convicted in the 2017 rape case. The duo had staged a protest at India Gate on December 23 along with lawyer-activist Yogita Bhayana, expressing fear for their safety and condemning the court’s relief to Sengar. The next day, while being taken to Mandi House, the CRPF-escorted bus did not stop at the location. Video footage reportedly showed the mother being pushed by CRPF personnel and, without any women officers present, she had to jump from the moving bus while her daughter remained inside. The survivor, who was 17 at the time of the assault, has faced immense trauma, including the custodial death of her father. She expressed deep anguish over the court’s decision and announced plans to challenge it in the Supreme Court. She also highlighted that the timing of the relief appeared politically motivated, ahead of the Uttar Pradesh elections. The Delhi High Court suspended Sengar’s life imprisonment while granting conditional bail pending his appeal. The court cited that under the pre-2019 POCSO Act, an MLA does not qualify as a “public servant,” reducing the minimum sentence. Conditions include a Rs 15 lakh personal bond, staying in Delhi, no contact with the survivor’s family, surrender of passport, weekly police reporting, and staying at least 5 km away from the survivor’s home. He remains jailed for a 10-year sentence in connection with the custodial death of the survivor’s father. The survivor and her mother continue to seek justice, emphasizing the need for protection and accountability for victims. Their struggle underscores the challenges survivors face, even years after the crime.