Nirbhaya

Physiotherapy Student

Indian Ballia, Uttar Pradesh

Quick Info

ProfessionPhysiotherapy Student
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth10/05/1989
Age23 years (died on 29, Dec, 2012)
BirthplaceBallia, Uttar Pradesh
Date of Death29/12/2012

Latest News about Nirbhaya

23/12/2025

The Delhi High Court suspended the life sentence of Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the Unnao rape case, prompting renewed public discussion about sexual violence cases in India. Nirbhaya's mother, Asha Devi, criticized the decision and reiterated concerns about justice and accountability for survivors.

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Bio/Wiki

Real NameJyoti Singh Pandey
NicknameNirbhaya

Educational Qualification(s)

Graduation in PhysiotherapyIntern at a Physiotherapy Hospital in Gurgaon

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried
Affairs/BoyfriendsAvnindra Pratap Pandey (software engineer)

Family

FatherBadrinath Singh
MotherAsha Devi
Siblings2

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Nirbhaya, originally named Jyoti Singh, was born in 1989 in the Ballia District of Uttar Pradesh.
2. She was part of the Bhumihar community and grew up in the Palam area of Delhi after her family relocated there.
3. Nirbhaya initially pursued Physiotherapy studies in Dehradun after failing her Pre Medical Test.
4. In late 2012, she interned at a Physiotherapy Hospital in Gurgaon.
5. On December 16, 2012, Nirbhaya and her boyfriend were assaulted on a bus in Delhi after watching a movie.
6. The assault left her with severe injuries, and she eventually passed away in Singapore on December 29, 2012.
7. Following her death, widespread protests erupted in India and garnered international attention.
8. The Delhi Police, led by Officer Chaya Sharma, quickly apprehended the culprits within 24 hours of the incident.
9. The prosecution of the accused resulted in death sentences for all four adult men involved.
10. In January 2020, the Patiala House Court ordered the hanging of the convicted men on January 22, 2020.
11. Nirbhaya's legacy led to the establishment of the Nirbhaya Trust in 2013 to support survivors of violence.
12. Posthumously, she received the International Women of Courage Award from the US State Department in 2013.
13. Nirbhaya, originally named Jyoti Singh, was born in 1989 in Ballia district of Uttar Pradesh.
14. Nirbhaya, originally named Jyoti Singh Pandey, was born in 1989 in the Ballia District of Uttar Pradesh.
15. On December 16, 2012, Nirbhaya and her boyfriend Avnindra Pratap Pandey were assaulted on a bus in Delhi after watching a movie.
16. The Delhi Police quickly apprehended the culprits, including Akshay Thakur, Mukesh Singh, Pawan Gupta, Vinay Sharma, and a juvenile.
17. Her mother, Asha Devi, publicly announced her daughter's real name, Jyoti Singh, in 2015 to ensure she is remembered by her true identity.
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