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Bihar gangrape survivor thrown off house roof in murder bid, 1 arrested
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What Happened?
A woman who survived a gangrape in Bihar's Begusarai in 2019 was attacked again, thrown off a rooftop in an apparent murder attempt. One suspect has been arrested.
Key points
- The attack occurred around midnight on Monday at Chakiya police station.
- The survivor accused the family of the prime accused in her previous case of orchestrating the attack.
- She was taken to the rooftop, assaulted, and thrown off by two men.
- The woman is currently receiving treatment at Sadar Hospital under police supervision.
- One suspect, Bhongal Kumar, has been arrested in connection with the incident.
- The survivor's family reported previous threats and assaults against her.
Key insights
- The attack underscores the need for better protection for survivors of sexual violence.
- Continued threats against the survivor indicate a failure of local law enforcement to ensure safety.
- The incident may lead to increased scrutiny of police response to such cases.
Why it matters
This incident highlights ongoing threats to the survivor and raises concerns about women's safety in Bihar.
Source
India Today
