A 30-year-old woman, who had previously reported a gang rape, was allegedly thrown off the roof of a building by her neighbour in Bihar’s Begusarai district. The incident, which left the woman with serious injuries, led to her immediate hospitalisation at the Sadar Hospital in Begusarai.
Police have arrested the accused, identified as Bhongal Kumar, following a statement provided by the survivor. Authorities have registered a case under the relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and confirmed that an investigation is currently underway.
The victim's family has alleged that they have been subjected to continuous threats and pressure to withdraw the gang rape complaint they originally filed in June. They believe the latest attack was a calculated effort by the assailant to intimidate them into abandoning the legal proceedings.
Regarding the initial incident in June, the survivor had reported that five men intercepted her while she was outside her home at 11:30 pm. According to her complaint, the men confined her husband to a room before taking her to a secluded area to assault her. A medical examination conducted at the time reportedly revealed severe trauma and the presence of foreign objects, including a stone and a cartridge-like object, inside the victim's body. Five men were previously arrested in connection with that case.
Key facts
- The attack occurred in Begusarai, Bihar, with the accused identified as neighbour Bhongal Kumar.
- The survivor was admitted to Sadar Hospital after being thrown from a rooftop.
- The victim had previously filed a gang rape complaint in June against five men.
- Medical reports from the June incident noted physical torture and foreign objects retrieved from the survivor.
- Leader of the Opposition Tejashwi Yadav publicly criticised the Bihar administration regarding law and order.
Why it matters
The incident has triggered a political controversy in the state, with Opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav questioning the administration’s effectiveness in ensuring the safety of victims who have already approached authorities for help. The case has raised concerns regarding the protection of witnesses and survivors in pending legal matters.
Background
In the June 11 incident, the victim alleged she was intercepted by five men while attempting to relieve herself near her residence. The group reportedly subjected her to sexual and physical violence before abandoning her near her home, leading to a police investigation into the conduct of the initial five suspects.
Source: News18
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