5 sentenced to 25 years in prison in 2022 Ballia gang-rape case
A Ballia court has convicted five men for the 2022 gang-rape and assault of a teenage girl. Each accused received a 25-year prison sentence and a Rs 24,000 fine. The brutal incident occurred on December 24, 2022, when the victim was abducted and threatened. Police investigations led to the charge sheet and subsequent conviction of the five villagers.