A landlord in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh has reportedly been arrested for allegedly raping his tenant repeatedly while threatening to kill her children, who were sleeping nearby during the assaults, according to the Times of India. The abuse began on June 20, 2025, when the woman’s husband was away for work, and continued until September 22, when the accused raped her again.

The woman, fearing for her children’s lives, remained silent for months before informing her husband upon his return on October 1. The couple filed a police complaint, leading to the landlord’s arrest. He has been sent to judicial custody, and the case is being investigated under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

Pattern of Abuse and Threats

The tenant, a woman living with her children on the first floor of a rented house in Kanpur, reportedly became a target after her husband, a driver from Raibareli, left the city for work on June 20.

The landlord, who stayed in a downstairs room under the pretext of carrying out repair work, allegedly entered her room late at night and raped her. Each time she protested, he threatened to kill her children, who were asleep in the same room.

The accused reportedly exploited the husband’s absence repeatedly, intimidating and assaulting the woman over several months. On September 22, he allegedly raped her once more, reinforcing his threats to maintain her silence.

Police Action and Legal Proceedings

On October 1, after her husband returned, the woman gathered the courage to disclose the ordeal. The couple immediately approached the local police station and filed a formal complaint. Station in-charge Pradeep Kumar Singh confirmed that based on call records and other evidence, the allegations were verified.

The accused was arrested and sent to jail, with the case registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including rape and criminal intimidation. The landlord denied the charges, claiming the physical relationship was consensual, but police dismissed the claim given the evidence and the nature of the threats involved.

The Logical Indian’s Perspective

This case is a chilling reminder of the vulnerability of women, especially tenants, who often live in fear of retaliation when facing abuse from those in power. No mother should have to endure such trauma while trying to protect her children.

The Logical Indian stands firmly against all forms of gender-based violence and demands stronger safeguards for women in rental housing. We commend the survivor’s courage and urge authorities to ensure swift justice.