Patna: A shocking case of alleged gang rape has come to light in Bihar, where a 19-year-old woman was allegedly abducted from Rohtas district and sexually assaulted by three men in Aurangabad. Police have arrested all three accused, including an auto-rickshaw driver, within five hours of the registration of the FIR. The vehicle allegedly used in the crime has also been seized.
According to police information, the incident dates back to October 9, when the young woman left her home in Rohtas district. She reportedly reached the Banjari area, where she hired an auto-rickshaw to travel to Tilouthu. However, what appeared to be an ordinary journey allegedly turned into a horrific ordeal.
The auto-rickshaw was being driven by one man, while two other men were already travelling in the vehicle. Instead of taking the woman to her intended destination, the accused allegedly diverted the vehicle towards Barun in Aurangabad district. The three men reportedly took her to a room, where she was allegedly gang-raped.
The incident came to the attention of the police after the accused driver allegedly brought the woman back to Tilouthu on Tuesday, November 10. He reportedly attempted to flee after dropping her off. However, the woman's family members alerted the police, who acted swiftly and apprehended the driver.
During questioning, investigators obtained information about the other two alleged perpetrators. Acting on the details provided by the victim and the arrested driver, police teams subsequently traced and arrested the remaining two accused from the Barun police station area in Aurangabad.
Rohtas Superintendent of Police Raj confirmed that all three named accused had been arrested within five hours of the FIR being registered. The auto-rickshaw allegedly used during the incident was also taken into police custody as part of the investigation.
The arrested men have been identified as Jamuna Ram, Arvind Kumar and Nanhak Ram. All three are residents of Chander Bigha village under Barun police station in Aurangabad district.
Police are continuing their investigation to establish the complete sequence of events and collect further evidence. The victim's statement is an important part of the ongoing legal proceedings.
The case has once again raised serious concerns over women's safety while travelling in public transport, particularly in areas where passengers may be vulnerable to diversion and exploitation. The swift arrests have brought the accused into custody, but the investigation and legal process remain ongoing.
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