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Woman raped in bus on way home in Outer Delhi, driver & helper arrested

Meanwhile, AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj questioned why the Delhi Police did not disclose the gang-rape case earlier.

3 min readNew DelhiUpdated: May 15, 2026 01:37 AM IST

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The Delhi Police said both accused, who are from Uttar Pradesh, were on their way to pick up passengers at Nangloi when the incident occurred. (AI-enhanced ANI screen grab)

A woman was allegedly gangraped in a bus in Outer Delhi’s Nangloi early Tuesday, leading to the arrest of the driver and his helper the next day, police said Thursday.

The woman, a sex worker, had allegedly boarded the bus from a bus stand at Saraswati Vihar.

According to the FIR lodged on the basis of her complaint, she was waiting at the bus stand to board a e-rickshaw, when a bus bearing a Bihar registration number stopped near her at about 12.15 am.

She alleged that she was approached by someone from the bus.

“I told them I will take Rs 3,000. They agreed. However, after I boarded the bus, they asked me to stay the whole night for Rs 1,500. I said no. But they started the bus and didn’t let me get off,” the woman alleged as per the FIR.

Alleging that the bus stopped near Nangloi railway road, she said, “The man who had offered me money took me to the back seat and forcefully had sexual relations with me. He then asked another man… to come, and then he also forced himself upon me.”

“My husband is a tuberculosis patient and is unemployed. To support my family, I started working as a sex worker,” the woman said, as per the FIR.

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Speaking to The Indian Express, the woman’s husband said he got a call from her on Tuesday afternoon.

“She called me from the police station at about 1 pm, and asked me to come there. When I reached, two women officers took her to court. I was only told by the police what happened,” he said.

Police said both the accused — driver Umesh and his helper Ramendra — who are from Uttar Pradesh, were on their way to pick up passengers from Nangloi bus stand before they stopped at the Saraswati Vihar bus stand and picked up the woman.

The bus allegedly travelled for around 7 km with the woman and stopped near the Nangloi railway road near the Nangloi railway station.

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There, in the stationary bus, Umesh and Ramendra allegedly raped the woman. She was then allowed to get off the bus, following which she filed a complaint at Nangloi police station.

Police said that during questioning of the bus owner, they found that the bus has been issued over 80 challans for traffic violations in Delhi and Bihar.

“We are investigating the challans issued as well and intend to fast track the case and file a chargesheet soon,” said DCP Vikram Singh.

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Sakshi Chand is an Assistant Editor at The Indian Express, based in New Delhi. With over a decade of experience in investigative journalism, she is a leading voice on crime, the prison system, and institutional governance in the National Capital. Professional Background Specialization: Her reporting focus includes high-stakes crime, national security, prison reforms, and traffic governance. Key Coverage: She has been on the frontlines of major events such as the 2G spectrum case, the 2020 North-East Delhi riots, and communal clashes across Uttar Pradesh (Kasganj, Aligarh). Earlier Career: Before joining The Indian Express, she was a reporter for The Times of India. Personal Interests: Outside of her career in journalism, Sakshi is a National-level basketball player and coach, bringing a unique sporting discipline to her professional life. Major Recent Coverage (Late 2025) Her reporting in the latter half of 2025 has been dominated by a major terror investigation and administrative accountability: 1. The Red Fort Blast Investigation Throughout November and December 2025, Sakshi led the coverage of a car explosion near Delhi's Red Fort: Forensic Breakthroughs: She reported on the use of TATP and ammonium nitrate in the IED and identified the shops where raw materials were sourced (Nov 14-16, 2025). The "i20 Route": She meticulously tracked the journey of the vehicle used in the blast, tracing it to a Pulwama-based resident who entered Delhi via the Badarpur toll plaza (Nov 12, 2025). Victim Support: She recently reported on the Delhi Police providing a list of damaged vehicle owners to the Finance Ministry to expedite insurance claims for those caught in the blast (Dec 4, 2025). 2. Crime & Police Accountability "Crackdown on Extortion Gangs": In December 2025, she reported on a syndicate that was blackmailing traffic cops. Following five arrests, the Special CP directed officers to report all such attempts (Dec 12, 2025). "Corruption in the Ranks": She covered the arrest of five Delhi Police personnel by the Vigilance branch following a wave of public complaints (May 19, 2025). Cold Cases & International Murders: She has extensively tracked the case of a man who allegedly killed his wife in London and fled to India, reporting on his "Proclaimed Offender" status and the denial of his anticipatory bail (May 2025). 3. Governance & Public Policy "13,000 Homes for 90,000 Cops": A data-driven feature on why the majority of Delhi Police personnel are forced to live on rent despite the city's housing projects (May 4, 2025). Traffic Decongestion: Using her interest in urban logistics, she detailed how the Traffic Police eased congestion on Vikas Marg by switching off signals and creating U-turns (April 2, 2025). Signature Style Sakshi Chand is known for a data-driven and investigative approach. She frequently uses forensic reports, CCTV analysis, and administrative data to go beyond the "official version" of a crime story. Her work in prison reporting is particularly noted for highlighting the legal and humanitarian conditions of foreign detention centers and local jails. ... Read More

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