A 21-year-old woman from Tripura has allegedly been gang-raped by five students from Manipur in Guwahati. The incident reportedly occurred after a party on September 13, 2025. All five accused are reportedly 17-years-old and residing in a rented house in Guwahati.
According to police reports, the victim filed a First Information Report (FIR) at Guwahati’s Pani Khaity outpost on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. The police have apprehended two of the accused, and are questioning the other three. The Deputy Commissioner of Police (East Guwahati), Amitav Basumatary, stated that the complainant reported being under the influence of alcohol at the party and realized the next morning that she had been raped.
Authorities have registered a case under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and provisions of the Juvenile Justice Act. An investigation was launched, leading to the identification of the five accused and the subsequent detention of two of them. The accused were produced before the Juvenile Justice Board.
The incident has sparked outrage, with political leaders, including Pradyot Manikya Deb Barma, chairman of Tripura's Indigenous Progressive Regional Alliance (TIPRA Motha), condemning the alleged crime. Deb Barma stated he spoke with the victim and offered her assistance, while also appealing to the public to avoid speculation and protect the victim's identity.
According to police sources, the incident took place earlier in September at a rented accommodation. The victim was allegedly lured under misleading circumstances before being assaulted. Investigators recovered video recordings of the crime from the suspects' mobile phones, confirming the involvement of multiple individuals. The five accused were booked under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The accused have been identified as Robinson Mayengbam, Nongmai, Alex, Oskar, and one other associate.
Assam Down Town University (ADTU) has reportedly suspended the five students from regular academic and non-academic activities. Law enforcement officials have urged the public not to share any videos or sensitive content related to the case, warning that doing so is a criminal offense. Women's rights groups have also condemned the incident and are calling for swift justice to restore faith in law enforcement and ensure the protection of vulnerable communities.
