60-year-old woman raped in Bengal's South 24 Parganas

A 60-year-old woman was raped while working alone in a garden in South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal.

The incident caused protests in the area, with locals demanding strict punishment for the accused and better safety measures for women.

The woman was found unconscious and taken to the hospital.

A local youth has been detained for questioning.

This incident comes weeks after the alleged gang rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl in the same district.

Police are investigating both cases and have urged the public to maintain calm.