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Auto driver, accomplice kidnap and gang-rape 18-year-old in Bihar; 2 arrested
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What Happened?
An 18-year-old girl was kidnapped and gang-raped by an auto-rickshaw driver and his accomplice in Sasaram, Bihar. Both men were arrested shortly after the incident.
Key points
- The girl hired an auto-rickshaw to travel to Beda from near Tarachandi.
- The driver took her to an isolated location and assaulted her with another man.
- Police arrested the accused, identified as Sandeep Kumar and Chitranjan Paswan.
- The victim was taken to Sasaram Sadar Hospital for a medical examination.
- A similar incident occurred earlier in Begusarai, involving five men.
Key insights
- The swift police response may encourage more victims to report similar crimes.
- Increased awareness of such incidents could lead to stronger community safety measures.
- The recurrence of such crimes raises concerns about women's safety in Bihar.
Why it matters
This incident highlights ongoing issues of violence against women in Bihar.
Source
India Today
