Four accused have been arrested for allegedly raping a 17-year outdated lady on a shifting bus in Bihar
Four accused have been arrested for allegedly raping a 17-year outdated lady on a shifting bus in Bihar
A 17-year-old lady was allegedly gang-raped on a shifting bus in Bihar, police stated on Wednesday.
Four folks have been arrested in reference to the incident that occurred on Tuesday, they stated.
“The girl was waiting at the Motihari bus stand in East Champaran district for a bus to Bettiah in West Champaran. The bus driver told her that it was going to Bettiah and she hopped on it,” sub-divisional police officer (Bettiah-Sadar) Mukul Pandey stated.
“She was given a spiked drink on the bus, following which she fell unconscious. She told police that she was gang-raped after that,” he stated.
The lady informed the police that when she regained consciousness she discovered herself on the bus with its doorways locked.
“The accused had locked her inside the bus and fled. People who were passing by opened the door and informed the police,” one other police officer stated.
Four folks, together with the driving force, conductor and helper of the bus, have been arrested in reference to the incident, police stated.
The medical examination of the lady was performed on the authorities hospital in Bettiah, they stated.
“Now, forensic experts have been called for the analysis of the evidence gathered. The bus has already been seized,” Mr. Pandey stated.
A case was registered below related sections of the IPC, in addition to the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, he stated.
Source: www.thehindu.com
