27-Year-Old Tribal Woman Gang-Raped In Chhattisgarh's Raigarh, 6 Arrested

The accused have been charged under sections 70(1) and 351(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and further investigations are ongoing.

02:03 PM Aug 21, 2024 IST | Aniket Raj

27 year old tribal woman gang raped in chhattisgarh s raigarh 6 arrested

Raigarh Police

Raigarh: A 27-year-old tribal woman was allegedly raped by six men in Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh, according to the police on Wednesday. The incident happened on Monday evening in a village under the Pusaur police station area when the woman was on her way to a local fair after celebrating the Rakshabandhan festival.

#WATCH | Chhattisgarh: On alleged gang rape in Raigarh district, SP Divyang Patel says, "Yesterday, a 27-year-old woman came and reported that on 19th August some men raped her while she was travelling to Raigarh for a Mela. A case was registered and a team was formed to arrest… pic.twitter.com/dPtAiUpYly
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Victim’s Complaint Leads to FIR

The woman lodged a complaint on Tuesday, prompting the police to take swift action. According to her statement, a group of men intercepted her on the way and forcibly took her to the bank of a nearby pond, where she was sexually assaulted.

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Arrest of Six Accused

Following the victim’s complaint, the police registered an FIR and arrested six men linked to the crime. The accused have been charged under sections 70(1) and 351(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and further investigations are ongoing.

Former Chief Minister Calls for Immediate Action

Former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel expressed grave concern over the incident, demanding the immediate arrest and conviction of the culprits. In a message shared on social media, Baghel urged for the victim to be provided protection and assistance until the accused are brought to justice.

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