WB: Woman allegedly raped by relative, rod inserted in private-parts
What's the story
In what makes for a brutal incident, a tribal woman was allegedly raped by her relative in West Bengal, and a rod was inserted in her private parts.
The incident took place on Saturday at the state's Jalpaiguri area. She is undergoing treatment at a local hospital.
The police have detained her husband's nephew and another man for their alleged involvement in the crime.
What happened
Accused took woman's husband for liquor party, he didn't return
The accused have been identified as Ratnu Munda and Parimal Roy. On Saturday night, they invited the woman's husband for a liquor party, an offer he declined.
They took him to Lebu Bagan area under the pretext of resolving a property dispute.
When he didn't return at around 10 PM, the victim went there looking for her husband and found him in a drunk state.
Details
After raping woman, accused inserted rod in her private parts
Taking advantage of the situation, the accused dragged the victim to a nearby bush and raped her, News18 reports.
Rajesh Kumar Singh, the Vice-Chairman of Jalpaiguri Municipality, said a rod was inserted in her private parts.
"I arranged for an ambulance for her and at present, she is under treatment at Jalpaiguri Sadar Hospital. She is now stable and recovering," Singh said.
Reaction
Angry tribal community ransacks homes of accused; investigation underway
The local tribal community was enraged after the incident. They ransacked houses of accused and demanded stern action against them. Local police brought the situation under control.
A complaint was registered at Dhupguri police station. Dendup Sherpa, Addl. SP (Rural), Jalpaiguri, said an investigation is underway.
This case brings back memories of brutal Nirbhaya gangrape in 2012, which sparked nationwide outrage.