Bilkis Bano (born in 1981; Age: 43 years) is an Indian woman from Gujarat who is well-known in the country as the victim of gang rape by Hindu terrorists during the 2002 Gujarat Riot.
At that time, she was 5 months pregnant. Moreover, 8 of her family members, including her three-year-old daughter, were killed. Bilkis appealed for exemplary compensation while declining to accept the Gujarat government’s offer of Rs 5 lakh.
Bilkis Bano Wiki, Bio, and Age
Bilkis is a well-known Indian citizen born in 1981 in Village Radhikpur, District Dahod, Gujarat. According to her birthday, she is 43 years old (as of 2023). Let me tell you that later, she moved to Devgadh Baria, Gujarat. Bano’s nationality is Indian and her zodiac sign is unknown.
Talking about her qualifications, any information regarding her education and studies is not known. This section will be updated soon when appropriate information regarding Bano’s birth and education is available.
About Bilkis Bano
| Real Name | Bilkis Bano |
| Nickname | Bilkis |
| Known for | Being gang-raped during the 2002 Godhra riots in Gujarat |
| Profession | Homemaker |
| Net Worth | Not known |
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| Date of birth | 1981 |
| Age (as of 2023) | 43 years old |
| Birthplace | Village Radhikpur, District Dahod, Gujarat |
| Residence | Devgadh Baria, Gujarat |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Zodiac sign | Not known |
| Caste | Muslim |
| Religion | Islam |
| Education and Qualifications | |
| School / College | Not known |
| Qualifications | Will update |
| Relationship and Husband | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Relationship Status | Committed |
| Husband | Yakub Rasool |
| Children | Daughter: Saleha and 2 more |
| Family Wiki | |
| Parents | Mother: Will update Father: Abdul Ghachi |
| Siblings | Not known |
| Body Stats and Looks | |
| Height | In feet and inches- 5 ft 5 in In meters- 1.65 m In centimeters- 165 cm |
| Weight | In kg- 53 kg In pounds- 116 lbs |
| Eyes Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Tattoos | None |
Bilkis Bano Family
Bilkis was born in 1981 in a big family. She spent her whole childhood with her family in Gujarat. Bano’s father’s name is Abdul Ghachi and her mother’s name is not available. Let me tell you that, in the 2002 Godhra riots in Gujarat, she, her mother, and her siblings were gang-raped. The rapists killed her 8 family members and tried to kill Bilkis, but she felt unconscious and the rapists thought she was dead. Out of 17 members of her family, 8 were killed, and others are missing.
What happened to Bilkis Bano?
On 27 February 2002, Gujarat turned violent after the Sabarmati train was burnt in Godhra. 59 karsevaks were killed on the train. Fearing the outbreak of violence, a then 5-month pregnant Bilkis ran from Randhikpur with her three years old daughter and 15 other family members. They took shelter in the Chhaparvad district. However, on 3 March, they were attacked by about 20-30 people armed with swords, sickles, and sticks.
There were 11 accused men among them. Bilkis, her mother, and three other ladies were raped and brutally assaulted. Only Bilkis, a man, and a 3-year-old survived the attack. As per multiple reports, Bano regained consciousness three hours after the incident and after borrowing clothes from an Adivasi lady made her way to the Limkheda police station to register a complaint.
Bilkis was taken to a hospital for a medical test only after she reached the Godhra relief camp. Her case was taken up by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and Supreme Court, which instructed an inquiry by the CBI. The court held that Jaswantbhai Nai, Govindbhai Nai, and Naresh Kumar Mordhiya (deceased) had raped Bilkis Bano, while Shailesh Bhatt had killed her daughter, Saleha, by hitting her on the ground.
Others who were sentenced are Radheshyam Shah, Bipin Chandra Joshi, Pradeep Vohania, Kesarbhai Vohania, Bakabhai Vohania, Rajubhai Soni, Nitesh Bhatt, Ramesh Chandana, and Head Constable Somabhai Gori. As of 1 April 2022, Shah then filed a plea in the Supreme Court, claiming that he had been in jail for 15 years and four months without remission. Later, the 11 prisoners in the Bilkis case walked out of the Godhra sub-jail.
Bilkis Bano Latest News
Recently, on Saturday, 25 March, one of the convicted rapists in the Bilkis Bano case was seen sharing the stage with Bharatiya Janata Party’s Dahod MP Jasvantsinh Bhabhor. Shailesh Bhatt, one of the men who raped Bilkis during the 2002 Gujarat riots and was released prematurely, shared the stage with BJP MP during a government function.
Shailesh was among the 11 men who were convicted for brutally raping Bano. Meanwhile, a new bench at Supreme Court is set to hear the plea challenging the remission of the 11 rapists.
Husband, Marriage, and Children
Bilkis is a married woman whose husband is Yakub Rasool. In the late 90s, the couple tied the knot with each other and since then, they are together. Her first daughter was Saleha. During the 2002 Godhra riots, her three-year-old daughter was killed by smashing to the ground. Aside from this, she was 5 months pregnant at that time.
After some time, when she gave birth to her second daughter, Bano named her Saleha, in memory of her elder daughter. Let me tell you that, her husband is very supportive and loving. During the Godhra riots, she and Yakub were always with each other and cared during that difficult time.
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Profession
Bilkis is a homemaker who used to do her home tasks every day in a routine. Her career and professional details are not available as she is not a working woman. Talking about her income details, Bilkis Bano’s net worth is unknown. This section will be updated soon when appropriate information regarding her career, job, and income is available.
Some Facts To Know About Bilkis Bano
- In 2019, the Supreme Court awarded compensation of Rs 50 lakh to Bano, the first such order in a case related to the 2002 Godhra riots.
- On March 3, 2002, her three-year-old daughter Saleha and 7 others were killed by a mob.
- On Monday, March 27, 2023, the Supreme Court issued a notice to the Centre and Gujarat government on a plea filed by Bilkis challenging the remission of the sentence of 11 convicts in the gang rape case.
- Bano was 21 years old and five months pregnant when she was gang-raped.
- The SC had earlier dismissed Bilkis Bano’s petition seeking a review of its verdict asking the Gujarat government to consider the petitions for the remission of sentences and premature release of the 11 convicts.
Frequently Asked Q/A
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Who is Bilkis Bano Gujarat?
Bilkis is an Indian woman from Gujarat who is well-known in the country as the victim of gang rape by Hindu terrorists during the 2002 Godhra riots.
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How old is Bilkis Bano?
Bilkis was born in 1981 and she is 43 years old (as of 2023).
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What is the Bilkis Bano story?
Bilkis was 21 years old and five months pregnant when she was gang-raped while escaping the riots that broke out after the Godhra train burning incident.
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Is Bilkis Bano married?
Yes, Bilkis is married and her husband’s name is Yakub Rasool.
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Why was Bilkis’s accused released?
The Gujarat government has told the SC that it decided to release the 11 convicts on completion of their 15 years of sentence as their behavior was found to be good.
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