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Begusarai Woman Allegedly Raped; One Arrested Over Viral Videos
A woman connected with a self-help group was allegedly taken to a hotel in Begusarai.
Police said she was held in a room and badly beaten.
She also alleged that she was sexually assaulted after being threatened with a weapon.
Videos of the alleged attack were later shared online.
The woman’s family reported the case to police on Monday.
Police arrested one alleged suspect, Vikram Kumar Sahni.
Another alleged suspect, Rohit Kumar, was still being sought.
Investigators collected evidence and checked the hotel’s records and cameras.
Police also arranged a medical examination for the woman.
A woman associated with a self-help group was allegedly held captive, raped and brutally assaulted in a Begusarai hotel on Sunday.
Police said videos of the alleged assault were circulated on social media and WhatsApp groups using the woman’s mobile number.
The woman’s family filed an FIR on Monday under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Information Technology Act.
Police arrested alleged accomplice Vikram Kumar Sahni, while alleged principal accused Rohit Kumar remained at large and raids continued.
Investigators collected forensic evidence, arranged a medical examination and examined hotel records, CCTV footage and staff statements.
- Who
- A woman associated with a self-help group, alleged accused Rohit Kumar and Vikram Kumar Sahni, and investigating police.
- What
- The woman allegedly was confined, sexually assaulted and brutally beaten in a hotel; videos of the alleged assault were later circulated online.
- Where
- A hotel on a National Highway 31 stretch in Begusarai, Bihar, under Town police station limits and about 3 km from the Superintendent of Police’s office.
- When
- The alleged incident occurred on Sunday; the FIR was filed on Monday, with the police update reported on Tuesday.
- Why
- The articles do not establish a motive. Police are investigating the alleged assault, video circulation and possible hotel-management negligence.
Police investigation
Political criticism
Response to the incident
Police investigation
Police said they registered an FIR, arrested Vikram Kumar Sahni, collected forensic evidence, arranged a medical examination and conducted raids for other alleged accused.
Political criticism
Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav condemned the incident and alleged that law and order had collapsed in Bihar and criminals had been emboldened.
Accountability
Police investigation
Police said they were examining the hotel register, CCTV footage and staff statements to determine whether the hotel management was negligent.
Political criticism
Tejashwi Yadav questioned the government’s handling of law and order and also questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s silence over the incident.
Key facts
- Location
- Begusarai, Bihar
- Alleged incident
- Confinement, sexual assault and severe physical assault in a hotel room
- Police case
- An FIR was filed on Monday under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Information Technology Act
- Arrest
- Police said alleged accomplice Vikram Kumar Sahni was arrested
- Suspect sought
- Alleged principal accused Rohit Kumar remained at large at the time of the reports
- Online videos
- Videos allegedly showing the assault circulated on social media and WhatsApp groups
- Investigation
- Forensic evidence was collected, the victim underwent a medical examination, and hotel records, CCTV and staff statements were examined
Sources
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